interim verdict

[ˈɪntərɪm ˈvɜrdɪkt]
nounpl: interim verdicts
veredicto provisório
1. A temporary or preliminary judgment or decision issued by a court before a final verdict is rendered, often made during the course of legal proceedings
The judge issued an interim verdict while awaiting additional evidence from the defendant's legal team.
O juiz proferiu um veredicto provisório enquanto aguardava provas adicionais da equipe jurídica do réu.
2. A non-final ruling or conclusion that may be subject to revision or appeal before the final determination of a case
The interim verdict allowed the plaintiff to proceed with the next phase of the trial.
O veredicto provisório permitiu que o autor prosseguisse com a próxima fase do julgamento.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, interim verdicts are significant procedural tools that allow trials to progress while preserving the right to appeal or revise the decision. In Brazil's judicial system (particularly the Código de Processo Civil), such provisional rulings (decisões interlocutórias) are integral to procedural law and can be challenged through specific appeal mechanisms. This term is primarily used in formal legal discourse and courtroom settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
preliminary verdicttemporary verdictprovisional judgmentinterlocutory decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
final verdictdefinitive judgmentfinal decisionconclusive ruling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
veredicto provisório
Most common term used in Brazilian legal contexts
São Paulo
decisão interlocutória
Alternative term used in São Paulo legal practice
Rio de Janeiro
sentença provisória
Alternative legal terminology
Portugal
veredicto provisório / sentença interlocutória
Portuguese legal system uses similar terminology with slight variation

Related Words

court rulingjudgmentinterlocutory orderappellate reviewlegal proceedingsadjudication

Related Idioms & Phrases

pending final judgment
subject to appeal
awaiting further review
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