halted trial

[/ˈhɔːltɪd ˈtraɪəl/]
noun phrasepl: halted trials
julgamento interrompido
1. A legal proceeding that has been temporarily or permanently stopped before its conclusion
The halted trial was resumed after new evidence emerged.
O julgamento interrompido foi retomado após surgirem novas provas.
2. A clinical or medical test that has been suspended or discontinued
The pharmaceutical company announced a halted trial due to adverse effects.
A empresa farmacêutica anunciou um ensaio clínico interrompido devido a efeitos adversos.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, halted trials are significant events that can indicate procedural issues, safety concerns (particularly in medical trials), or need for additional investigation. In Brazil, such interruptions are governed by the Código de Processo Civil, while in the USA they follow Federal Rules of Civil/Criminal Procedure. The term is commonly used in both legal and scientific/medical contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
suspended trialinterrupted trialstayed trialaborted trialdiscontinued trial
Antonyms / Antônimos
ongoing trialcompleted trialconcluded trialresumed trial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
julgamento interrompido
Most common formal legal term
General Brazilian Portuguese
ensaio clínico suspenso
Used in medical/pharmaceutical context
Portugal
julgamento suspenso
Preferred term in Portuguese legal system
Portugal
ensaio clínico interrompido
Medical context usage

Related Words

mistrialadjournmentsuspensioninjunctionstay of proceedingscontinuance

Related Idioms & Phrases

trial came to a halt
bring a trial to a halt
put a halt to proceedings
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