well-founded positions
[wel ˈfaʊndɪd pəˈzɪʃənz]
noun phrasepl: well-founded positions
posições bem fundamentadas
1. Standpoints, arguments, or stances that are based on solid evidence, logical reasoning, or established facts
The lawyer presented well-founded positions supported by extensive case law and precedent.
A advogada apresentou posições bem fundamentadas apoiadas por extensa jurisprudência e precedentes.
2. Opinions or viewpoints that have strong justification and are not arbitrary or baseless
The researcher's well-founded positions on climate change were backed by peer-reviewed studies.
As posições bem fundamentadas do pesquisador sobre mudanças climáticas foram apoiadas por estudos revisados por pares.
3. Strategic or professional stances that are solidly grounded in reliable information
The company's well-founded positions on market trends influenced investor confidence.
As posições bem fundamentadas da empresa sobre tendências de mercado influenciaram a confiança dos investidores.
In both Brazilian and American professional contexts, 'well-founded positions' is a formal term used in legal, academic, business, and scientific discourse to denote credibility and intellectual rigor. In Brazil, it reflects the importance placed on structured argumentation in formal settings. In the USA, it emphasizes evidence-based decision-making and accountability. The phrase carries weight in negotiations, policy discussions, and academic debates across both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stand on solid ground
have a leg to stand on
back something up with facts
fazer jus a algo (do justice to something)
ter argumentos sólidos (have solid arguments)
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