Meaning
Used to indicate that a general rule applies unless a specific exception is explicitly mentioned.
Primary Function
formal conditional caveat
Communicative Purpose
to establish a default rule while allowing for exceptions or deviations
Pattern
unless otherwise stated
Core Structure
unless otherwise stated
Função primária
formal conditional caveat
Propósito comunicativo
to establish a default rule while allowing for exceptions or deviations
Situações de gatilho
formal agreements, official documents, policies, contracts
Contextos
formal written communication, legal documents, academic writing, technical reports
Padrão
unless otherwise stated
Estrutura central
unless otherwise stated
Slots de substituição
Alternative phrases such as 'except where noted' or 'unless otherwise indicated' can be used.
Colocados típicos
- All amounts are in USD
- unless otherwise stated
- contract terms
- payment instructions
Substituições comuns
- except as noted
- unless otherwise indicated
- except where specified
Erros comuns
omitting the comma after the phrase, using 'if not otherwise stated' instead
Similar / contraste
except as noted, save as otherwise provided, subject to change
Interferências
learners may incorrectly use 'unless other stated' or 'if not otherwise stated'
Família do chunk
- conditional formulas
- exception phrases
Nuance
a clear and standard formula used in formal and legal contexts to prevent misinterpretation of default conditions
Efeito pragmático
prevents misinterpretation and ensures clarity in formal communication
Dica de memória
unless otherwise stated
Nota
This phrase is commonly used in formal and legal contexts to indicate that a general rule applies unless a specific exception is mentioned.
Upgrade path
using more complex conditional phrases such as 'unless otherwise agreed in writing'
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