judicial case

[ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl keɪs]
nounpl: judicial cases
caso judicial
1. a legal proceeding or dispute brought before a court of law for resolution
The judicial case between the two companies lasted for three years.
O caso judicial entre as duas empresas durou três anos.
2. a specific instance of litigation involving parties, evidence, and legal arguments presented to a judge or jury
The judicial case set an important precedent in civil law.
O caso judicial estabeleceu um precedente importante no direito civil.
3. a matter or controversy that has been formally submitted to the courts for adjudication
The high-profile judicial case attracted media attention worldwide.
O caso judicial de alto perfil atraiu atenção da mídia em todo o mundo.
In Brazil, judicial cases are an important part of the civil law system inherited from Portuguese law. The judicial system is known for being lengthy, with cases often taking years to resolve. The term 'caso judicial' is formal and commonly used in legal documentation, court proceedings, and media reporting. In the USA, similar cases may be referred to more casually as 'lawsuits' or 'court cases' in everyday language, but 'judicial case' is the formal legal terminology used in both jurisdictions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lawsuitlegal casecourt caselitigationactionsuit
Antonyms / Antônimos
settlementagreementtruce

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caso judicial
standard term used throughout Brazil in legal contexts
São Paulo
caso judicial / ação judicial
both terms are commonly used in the most populous state's legal system
Rio de Janeiro
caso judicial
standard usage in Rio's courts and legal practice
Portugal
caso judicial / processo judicial
Portuguese Portuguese often uses 'processo judicial' (judicial process) more frequently than 'caso judicial'

Related Words

judgeplaintiffdefendantverdicttrialcourtlegal proceedingjurisprudence

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring a judicial case against someone
drop a judicial case
win a judicial case
lose a judicial case
settle a judicial case out of court
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