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judgment against

[ˈdʒʌdʒmənt əˈɡɛnst]
noun phrasepl: judgments against
sentença condenatória / condenação
1. A legal decision by a court that rules against a defendant or party in a lawsuit, typically requiring them to pay damages or fulfill an obligation
The court issued a judgment against the defendant for breach of contract.
O tribunal proferiu uma sentença condenatória contra o réu por violação de contrato.
2. A formal court order finding a party liable and ordering them to pay compensation or perform an action
A judgment against the company was entered for $50,000 in damages.
Uma condenação contra a empresa foi proferida no valor de $50.000 em indenizações.
Synonyms
verdict againstcourt decision againstadverse judgmentruling againstcondemnation
Antonyms
judgment in favor ofjudgment for the plaintiffacquittal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sentença condenatória / condenação
Most common legal term used in Brazilian courts
São Paulo
sentença contra
Common usage in commercial and civil litigation
Portugal
sentença condenatória / acórdão condenatório
Portuguese legal terminology for court judgments

Related Idioms & Phrases

judgment call
exercise judgment
day of judgment
judgment by default
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