continuing trial

[kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ ˈtraɪəl]
nounpl: continuing trials
julgamento continuado
1. A legal proceeding that is adjourned and resumed at a later date, rather than being completed in a single session
The continuing trial was postponed until next month due to the unavailability of a key witness.
O julgamento continuado foi adiado até o próximo mês devido à indisponibilidade de uma testemunha-chave.
2. A court case that remains open and active over an extended period with multiple sessions
The continuing trial has lasted over two years with numerous postponements and delays.
O julgamento continuado durou mais de dois anos com inúmeros adiamentos e atrasos.
In Brazilian legal system, continuing trials are common due to the complexity of cases and court scheduling constraints. In the USA, such trials may be referred to as 'trials in continuance' and are managed according to federal or state rules of procedure. The term reflects the reality that many judicial proceedings extend beyond single hearing sessions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adjourned trialprolonged trialextended trialmulti-session trial
Antonyms / Antônimos
concluded trialcompleted trialsingle-session trialexpedited trial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
julgamento continuado
Standard term used in Brazilian legal contexts
São Paulo
processo continuado
Alternative term emphasizing the process aspect
Portugal
julgamento prolongado
Portuguese variant emphasizing the extended nature
USA Legal
continuing trial
Common in American court systems and legal documentation

Related Words

adjournmentcourt proceedinglegal casejudicial processhearing

Related Idioms & Phrases

case in continuing trial
matter under continuing trial
trial in continuance
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