annulled decision

[ə-ˈnəld dɪ-ˈsɪ-ʒən]
noun phrasepl: annulled decisions
decisão anulada
1. A judicial or administrative ruling that has been formally declared null and void, as if it never had legal effect
The court issued an annulled decision that reversed the previous conviction.
O tribunal emitiu uma decisão anulada que reverteu a condenação anterior.
2. A cancellation of a legal judgment or order by a higher authority or competent body
The appellate court's annulled decision restored the defendant's rights.
A decisão anulada do tribunal de apelação restaurou os direitos do réu.
In Brazilian legal system, 'decisão anulada' is a formal term used in appellate procedures and judicial review. The concept reflects the importance of legal certainty and the right to appeal, which are fundamental principles in both Brazilian and Portuguese civil law systems. In the USA, this term is common in federal and state appellate courts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
voided decisionnullified decisionreversed decisionoverturned decisioncancelled decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
upheld decisionaffirmed decisionvalid decisionbinding decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão anulada
Standard legal terminology in Brazilian courts
São Paulo
decisão anulada; decisão cassada
Cassada is also commonly used in São Paulo legal system
Rio de Janeiro
decisão anulada
Standard usage in Rio de Janeiro courts
Portugal
decisão anulada; sentença nula
Portuguese legal system may use 'sentença nula' for court sentences

Related Words

annulmentvoidnullifyjudicial reviewappealreversalcassationlegal proceedings

Related Idioms & Phrases

to annul a decision
decision stands annulled
subject to annulment
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