Signification
Based on evidence or general probability.
Contexte culturel
The Greek legal system is based on Civil Law (Continental system). The 'presumption of innocence' (τεκμήριο αθωότητας) is a fundamental constitutional right, and the phrase 'κατά τεκμήριο' is the linguistic vehicle for this concept. In Greek universities, using 'katharevousa-lite' expressions like 'κατά τεκμήριο' is a sign of high education. Students are often encouraged to use such phrases to elevate the tone of their research papers. Serious Greek newspapers (like Kathimerini or To Vima) use this phrase to maintain objectivity. It allows journalists to state a likely fact without taking absolute responsibility for its truth. Many formal Greek expressions involving 'κατά' come from the Byzantine administrative and legal language, which sought to categorize every action under a specific rule or 'tekmērion'.
The 'Default' Rule
Use this phrase whenever you want to say 'unless someone proves otherwise, this is the standard.'
Don't overdo it
Using this more than once in a short email will make you sound like a lawyer from the 19th century.
Signification
Based on evidence or general probability.
The 'Default' Rule
Use this phrase whenever you want to say 'unless someone proves otherwise, this is the standard.'
Don't overdo it
Using this more than once in a short email will make you sound like a lawyer from the 19th century.
Teste-toi
Συμπληρώστε το κενό με την κατάλληλη φράση.
Σύμφωνα με το νόμο, ο κατηγορούμενος είναι ________ αθώος.
In a legal context, 'κατά τεκμήριο' is the standard way to express the presumption of innocence.
Ποια πρόταση είναι η πιο σωστή για ένα επίσημο κείμενο;
Θέλουμε να πούμε ότι ένας επιστήμονας ξέρει καλά το θέμα του.
This sentence uses the phrase correctly to establish a logical assumption based on professional status.
Αντιστοιχίστε τις φράσεις με τη σημασία τους.
Συνδέστε τα αριστερά με τα δεξιά.
These are the three main ways to express 'presumption' or 'default' in formal Greek.
Συμπληρώστε το διάλογο σε ένα δικαστήριο.
Δικαστής: 'Υπάρχουν αποδείξεις για την ενοχή του;' Δικηγόρος: 'Όχι ακόμα, κύριε Δικαστά. Γι' αυτό παραμένει ________.'
This is the standard legal formula used in Greek courts.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΣύμφωνα με το νόμο, ο κατηγορούμενος είναι ________ αθώος.
In a legal context, 'κατά τεκμήριο' is the standard way to express the presumption of innocence.
Θέλουμε να πούμε ότι ένας επιστήμονας ξέρει καλά το θέμα του.
This sentence uses the phrase correctly to establish a logical assumption based on professional status.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three main ways to express 'presumption' or 'default' in formal Greek.
Δικαστής: 'Υπάρχουν αποδείξεις για την ενοχή του;' Δικηγόρος: 'Όχι ακόμα, κύριε Δικαστά. Γι' αυτό παραμένει ________.'
This is the standard legal formula used in Greek courts.
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Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNot exactly. 'Probably' (πιθανώς) is about chance. 'Κατά τεκμήριο' is about a logical or legal rule that assumes something is true.
Only if you are joking or having a very serious debate. In a normal chat, it sounds too stiff.
There isn't a single phrase, but you could say 'αποδεδειγμένα' (provenly) or 'στην πράξη' (in practice) to show the difference between presumption and reality.
Expressions liées
τεκμήριο αθωότητας
specialized formPresumption of innocence.
εξ ορισμού
similarBy definition.
εκ των πραγμάτων
similarBy the very nature of things / de facto.
τεκμαίρεται
builds onIt is presumed / it is inferred.
