case review

[/keɪs rɪˈvjuː/]
nounpl: case reviews
revisão de caso
1. A formal examination or assessment of a legal, medical, or administrative case to evaluate decisions, procedures, or outcomes
The attorney requested a case review to challenge the initial verdict.
O advogado solicitou uma revisão de caso para contestar a sentença inicial.
2. A periodic evaluation of a client's situation in social work, healthcare, or legal contexts
The social worker scheduled a case review to assess the family's progress.
A assistente social agendou uma revisão de caso para avaliar o progresso da família.
3. An appellate or supervisory examination of lower court decisions or administrative rulings
The case review by the higher court revealed procedural errors.
A revisão de caso pelo tribunal superior revelou erros procedimentais.
In Brazil, case reviews are common in judicial, medical, and social service contexts. They represent a formal mechanism for accountability and procedural fairness. In the U.S. legal system, case reviews are critical appellate procedures. The term reflects the importance of oversight and quality assurance in professional practice across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
case examinationcase assessmentfile reviewappeal reviewjudicial review

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
revisão de caso
Most common and widely used term
São Paulo
revisão de processo
Alternative term emphasizing the procedural aspect
Rio de Janeiro
análise do caso
More informal usage in legal contexts
Portugal
revisão de processo / análise de caso
Portuguese Portuguese uses both terms depending on context

Related Words

appeallitigationjudicial proceedingcase managementlegal assessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

under case review
pending case review
order a case review
case review process
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