lawful entry

[ˈlɔːfəl ˈɛntri]
nounpl: lawful entries
entrada legal
1. The act of entering a property, premises, or jurisdiction in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
The police conducted a lawful entry into the suspect's residence after obtaining a valid search warrant.
A polícia realizou uma entrada legal na residência do suspeito após obter um mandado de busca válido.
2. In real estate law, the right to enter and take possession of a property that is legally granted
The tenant was granted lawful entry to the apartment on the first day of the lease.
O inquilino recebeu o direito de entrada legal no apartamento no primeiro dia do contrato de aluguel.
3. In immigration law, the legal authorization to cross a border and enter a country
All visitors must have proper documentation to ensure lawful entry into the country.
Todos os visitantes devem ter documentação adequada para garantir entrada legal no país.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, 'lawful entry' is a foundational concept in criminal procedure and property law. In the USA, it is particularly important in Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches. In Brazil, it relates to rights granted under the Civil Code and Criminal Procedure Code. The term is highly formal and primarily used in legal, law enforcement, and immigration contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
legal entryauthorized entrylegitimate entryproper entry
Antonyms / Antônimos
unlawful entryillegal entrytrespassbreaking and entering

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrada legal
Most common usage in legal contexts
São Paulo
entrada lícita
Alternative legal terminology used in formal documents
Portugal
entrada legítima
Preferred term in Portuguese law
USA
lawful entry
Critical term in constitutional law, particularly Fourth Amendment jurisprudence

Related Words

search warranttrespassproperty rightsimmigration lawaccess rightspossession

Related Idioms & Phrases

to gain lawful entry
right of lawful entry
lawful entry and exit
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