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finding against

[/ˈfaɪndɪŋ əˈɡɛnst/]
verb phrase
decidir contra; condenar; fazer uma conclusão desfavorável
1. Legal: to make a judicial decision or determination unfavorably toward one party in a case
The judge is finding against the defendant in this case.
O juiz está decidindo contra o réu neste caso.
2. To reach a conclusion or verdict that is unfavorable to someone or something
The investigation found against the company for environmental violations.
A investigação condenou a empresa por violações ambientais.
3. To determine that evidence supports a conclusion contrary to someone's position
The tribunal found against the plaintiff's claims.
O tribunal decidiu contra as alegações do autor.
Synonyms
rule againstdecide againstcondemnadjudge againstdetermine against
Antonyms
finding forruling in favor ofdeciding forsiding with

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decidir contra; condenar
Most common legal terminology in Brazil
Portugal
decidir contra; julgar contra
Common in Portuguese legal contexts
General American
finding against
Standard legal terminology in common law jurisdictions

Related Idioms & Phrases

the court found against him
finding against the defendant
findings against a party
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