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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
legal decisionvalid decisionjudicial rulinglegitimate judgmentauthorized determination
Antonyms / Antônimos
unlawful decisionillegal decisioninvalid rulingunauthorized determination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão legal
Standard term used in legal contexts throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
decisão legal / sentença legal
Both terms are commonly used in state courts
São Paulo
decisão legal / decisão judicial
Often used interchangeably in business and commercial law
Portugal
decisão legal / deliberação legal
Portuguese legal system may use 'deliberação' in some contexts

Related Words

legal authorityjudicial decisioncourt rulinglawful judgmentcompliancejurisdiction

Related Idioms & Phrases

within the bounds of law
in accordance with the law
by legal authority
rule of law
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