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inquirido

[ĩ.kwi.ˈɾi.du]
noun/adjectivemasculinepl: inquiridos
questioned person; defendant; respondent
1. A person who is questioned or interrogated, especially in a legal or official context
The inquired person was brought before the judge.
O inquirido foi levado perante o juiz.
2. In legal proceedings, the accused or defendant who is being questioned
The inquired defendant exercised his right to remain silent.
O inquirido exerceu seu direito de permanecer em silêncio.
3. A respondent in a survey or questionnaire
Each inquired participant completed the survey form.
Cada inquirido preencheu o formulário de pesquisa.
Synonyms
interrogadoquestionadoacusadoréurespondente
Antonyms
inquiridorinterrogador

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inquirido
Common legal and formal term
Portugal
inquirido
Standard term in judicial and administrative contexts
Brazil
acusado/réu
More commonly used in criminal law contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

direitos do inquirido (rights of the inquired/accused)
perguntas ao inquirido (questions to the inquired person)
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