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excluded evidence

[ɪkˈskluːdɪd ˈɛvɪdəns]
nounpl: excluded evidence (uncountable)
prova excluída
1. Evidence that is inadmissible in court proceedings because it violates legal rules, such as the exclusionary rule, hearsay rules, or rules against self-incrimination
The excluded evidence was obtained through an illegal search, so the judge ruled it inadmissible.
A prova excluída foi obtida através de uma busca ilegal, portanto o juiz a declarou inadmissível.
2. Material or testimony that cannot be presented to a jury or court due to procedural violations or violations of constitutional rights
Because of the violation of Miranda rights, the confession was excluded evidence.
Devido à violação dos direitos Miranda, a confissão foi considerada prova excluída.
Synonyms
inadmissible evidencesuppressed evidenceexcluded testimony
Antonyms
admissible evidenceadmitted evidenceincluded evidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prova excluída
Standard legal terminology used in Brazilian courts
São Paulo
prova excluída/prova inadmissível
Both terms used interchangeably in São Paulo legal practice
Portugal
prova excluída
Portuguese legal system uses this term in accordance with Código de Processo Penal

Related Idioms & Phrases

suppression of evidence
exclusionary rule
fruit of the poisonous tree
inadmissible in court
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