Short answer
What you should know before deciding
Possible impact derived from public perceptions or events; verified information must be distinguished from rumors.
Applied definition
Possible impact derived from public perceptions or events; verified information must be distinguished from rumors.
How to use the concept
In an investigation, the term must be applied to documented facts and within the source that supports it.
In a report, the term must be accompanied by the specific fact, its source and the relevance it has for the decision. The word alone is not a substitute for analysis.
Practical application
What to check and what to ask
Control questions
- What standard or document uses the term?
- Is a fact, risk or conclusion being described?
- Does the definition change depending on the subject matter or jurisdiction?
Frequent errors
- Use the concept as a conclusive label.
- Mix similar terms that answer different questions.
- Omit the document or context from which it comes.
Scope and limits
Educational content, not advice for a specific case. A match does not confirm identity and the absence of findings does not guarantee absence of risk. Coverage changes by source, jurisdiction and date; A material decision may require clarification and specialized advice.
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