irregular petition
[/ɪˈrɛɡjələr pəˈtɪʃən/]
nounpl: irregular petitions
petição irregular
1. A formal written request submitted to an authority that does not comply with established procedures, requirements, or legal formalities
The court rejected the irregular petition because it lacked the required signatures.
O tribunal rejeitou a petição irregular porque lhe faltavam as assinaturas necessárias.
2. A petition that deviates from standard administrative or legal processes and may be subject to dismissal
Filing an irregular petition without proper documentation can result in delays.
Apresentar uma petição irregular sem documentação apropriada pode resultar em atrasos.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, irregular petitions are a significant concern in litigation. Brazilian courts are particularly strict about procedural compliance due to the civil law tradition, while American courts may allow certain irregularities to be cured. Understanding the distinction between irregular and valid petitions is crucial for legal practitioners in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to file an irregular petition
grounds for dismissal of an irregular petition
cure an irregular petition
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