formal objection
[ˈfɔːrməl əbˈdʒɛkʃən]
nounpl: formal objections
objeção formal
1. An official, documented protest or expression of disagreement made through proper legal or procedural channels
The defendant filed a formal objection to the evidence presented by the prosecution.
O réu apresentou uma objeção formal à evidência apresentada pela acusação.
2. A written or verbal protest made in accordance with established rules or regulations in a professional, academic, or institutional setting
She submitted a formal objection to the committee's decision regarding the budget allocation.
Ela apresentou uma objeção formal à decisão do comitê sobre a alocação do orçamento.
3. A legally binding expression of disagreement that creates a record of one's position on a matter
The union lodged a formal objection against the new workplace policy.
O sindicato apresentou uma objeção formal contra a nova política do local de trabalho.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, formal objections are crucial procedural tools that create official records of disagreement. In Brazil, they are commonly used in administrative, labor, and civil law contexts. In the USA, formal objections are particularly important in courtroom procedures where they must be stated 'for the record.' Both cultures emphasize the importance of following proper channels and documentation procedures when submitting formal objections to ensure legal validity.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to lodge a formal objection
to file a formal objection
to raise a formal objection
on the record objection
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