lawful decision
[ˈlɔːfl dɪˈsɪʒən]
noun phrasefemininepl: lawful decisions / decisões legais
decisão legal
1. A decision made in accordance with the law; a judgment or determination that complies with legal requirements and is authorized by law
The court issued a lawful decision that upheld the constitutional rights of the defendant.
O tribunal proferiu uma decisão legal que manteve os direitos constitucionais do réu.
2. An official ruling or determination by a competent authority that is valid under the jurisdiction's laws
The judge's lawful decision was binding on all parties involved in the case.
A decisão legal do juiz era vinculante para todas as partes envolvidas no caso.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, 'lawful decision' is a fundamental concept emphasizing that judicial rulings must comply with constitutional and statutory law. In Brazil, the judiciary is highly respected for upholding 'decisões legais' as part of the rule of law framework. This term is essential in legal documents and formal proceedings.
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