established law
[/ɪˈstæblɪʃt lɔː/]
noun phrasepl: established laws
lei estabelecida
1. A law that has been formally enacted, recognized, and is currently in force within a legal system; law that is well-founded and generally accepted
The right to free speech is an established law in democratic countries.
O direito à liberdade de expressão é uma lei estabelecida em países democráticos.
2. Legal precedent or statutes that have been in existence for a significant period and are consistently applied by courts
The judge based his ruling on established law rather than recent legislation.
O juiz baseou sua sentença em lei estabelecida em vez de legislação recente.
3. Law that is codified and recognized as legitimate authority within a jurisdiction
Established law requires all citizens to follow traffic regulations.
A lei estabelecida exige que todos os cidadãos sigam as regulamentações de trânsito.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, 'established law' is a fundamental concept referring to laws that have been formally enacted and are recognized as valid and binding. In Brazil, this term is particularly important in the civil law tradition where codified legislation is central. In the USA, established law incorporates both statutory law and common law precedents. The concept is essential in legal education, judicial reasoning, and discussions about the rule of law.
Related Idioms & Phrases
by established law
according to established law
within the bounds of established law
contrary to established law
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