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inquérito sumário
[ĩ.kɛ.ˈɾi.tu su.ˈma.rju]
noun
masculine
pl: inquéritos sumários
summary inquiry; expedited investigation
1.
A simplified, streamlined legal procedure for investigating minor crimes or infractions with reduced formalities and faster resolution
The police conducted a summary inquiry into the minor traffic violation.
A polícia realizou um inquérito sumário sobre a leve infração de trânsito.
2.
A quick investigative process that bypasses some standard procedural requirements
Due to the straightforward nature of the case, a summary inquiry was deemed appropriate.
Pela natureza clara do caso, um inquérito sumário foi considerado apropriado.
Synonyms
inquérito abreviado
procedimento sumário
investigação simplificada
Antonyms
inquérito ordinário
inquérito completo
Regional Variations
Portugal
inquérito sumário
Standard legal terminology used in Portuguese criminal procedure
Brazil
inquérito sumário / procedimento sumaríssimo
Less commonly used; Brazilian system employs different nomenclature
Related Idioms & Phrases
abrir um inquérito sumário
proceder por inquérito sumário
conclusão de inquérito sumário
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