A la vista de
Example: A la vista de les proves, el jutge va dictar sentència immediata.
Definition
"A la vista de" is a phrase used to indicate that something is done or decided based on the observation or consideration of certain evidence or facts. For example, "A la vista de les proves" means that the judge made an immediate ruling based on the evidence presented.
Etymology
The phrase "A la vista de" comes from Catalan, combining 'a' meaning 'at' or 'to', 'la vista' meaning 'the sight' or 'view', and 'de' meaning 'of'. It literally translates to 'at the sight of,' which naturally evolved to mean 'in view of' or 'based on.' Did you know this phrase emphasizes the importance of visual evidence in making decisions?
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