cases decided
[ˈkeɪsɪz dɪˈsaɪdɪd]
noun phrase / verb phrase
casos decididos
1. Legal cases that have been resolved or judged by a court, with a final ruling or verdict rendered
The Supreme Court reviewed fifty cases decided in the previous year.
O Supremo Tribunal revisou cinquenta casos decididos no ano anterior.
2. Concluded court proceedings where a judge or jury has delivered a final determination
The attorney cited three cases decided by appellate courts to support her argument.
A advogada citou três casos decididos por tribunais de apelação para apoiar seu argumento.
This is primarily legal terminology used in judicial systems. In Brazil, 'casos decididos' is a formal phrase used in legal documents, court records, and academic legal writing. The phrase is essential in legal research and jurisprudence when referencing established case law and precedents. Both Brazilian and Portuguese legal systems use this terminology, though Portuguese may occasionally use alternative phrasing.
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