cases pending

[/ˈkeɪsɪz ˈpendɪŋ/]
noun phrase
casos pendentes
1. Legal cases that have been filed but have not yet been resolved, decided, or closed by a court
The court currently has over 500 cases pending in the civil division.
O tribunal atualmente tem mais de 500 casos pendentes na divisão cível.
2. Matters awaiting action, decision, or completion
We have several administrative cases pending approval from the board.
Temos vários casos administrativos pendentes de aprovação da diretoria.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, the term 'cases pending' is a critical measure of judicial efficiency and court performance. Brazilian courts often face significant backlogs of pending cases, which is a major topic of judicial reform discussions. The phrase is commonly used in legal statistics, court reports, and discussions about the efficiency of the justice system.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outstanding casesundecided casesopen casesunresolved caseslitigation pending
Antonyms / Antônimos
resolved casesclosed casesdecided casesconcluded cases

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
casos pendentes
Standard legal and administrative terminology
São Paulo
causas em andamento
Alternative legal terminology commonly used in São Paulo courts
Portugal
processos pendentes
Portuguese legal system uses 'processos' more frequently than 'casos'
Rio de Janeiro
casos em tramitação
Alternative term emphasizing the procedural advancement of cases

Related Words

litigationlawsuitcourt docketjudicial proceedingsadjudicationjudgment

Related Idioms & Phrases

cases pending trial
cases pending appeal
cases pending resolution
pending cases backlog
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