circunscrição judiciária

[sir-kun-skri-ˈsɐ̃w ʒu-di-ˈsi-ɐ-ɾi-ɐ]

nounfemininepl: circunscrições judiciárias

judicial district

1. A territorial division of a country or region that falls under the jurisdiction of a particular court or judicial authority

The case was filed in the judicial district where the defendant resides.

A ação foi ajuizada na circunscrição judiciária onde o réu reside.

2. The geographic area within which a judge or court has legal authority and jurisdiction to hear and decide cases

This court has jurisdiction over all matters within its judicial district.

Este tribunal tem competência sobre todas as matérias em sua circunscrição judiciária.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

circunscrição judiciária

Common legal term used in civil procedure and court jurisdiction matters

Portugal

circunscrição judiciária

Also used in Portuguese legal terminology with similar meaning

São Paulo

comarca

More commonly referred to as 'comarca' in everyday legal practice

competência da circunscrição judiciária

âmbito da circunscrição judiciária

foro da circunscrição judiciária

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