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implied counsel

[/ɪmˈplaɪd ˈkaʊnsəl/]
nounpl: implied counsels
advogado implícito
1. Legal representation that is inferred or understood to exist without being explicitly stated or formally appointed, often arising from the circumstances or conduct of the parties involved.
The court determined that implied counsel existed based on the defendant's reliance on the attorney's guidance throughout the proceedings.
O tribunal determinou que existia advogado implícito com base na confiança do réu nas orientações do advogado durante todos os procedimentos.
2. In some legal contexts, counsel whose representation is assumed or suggested by the conduct or relationship between attorney and client, rather than through explicit agreement.
Implied counsel may be established when an individual consistently receives legal advice from someone acting as their attorney.
Advogado implícito pode ser estabelecido quando um indivíduo recebe consistentemente orientação jurídica de alguém atuando como seu advogado.
Synonyms
assumed counselconstructive counselde facto counsel
Antonyms
explicit counselappointed counselformal counsel

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
advogado implícito
Standard legal terminology used in Brazilian courts
Portugal
defensor implícito
Preferred term in Portuguese legal system
General
representação legal implícita
Alternative phrasing emphasizing the representation aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

counsel of record
legal representation
attorney-client relationship
de facto representation
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