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legal domain

[ˈliːɡəl dəˈmeɪn]
nounpl: legal domains
domínio legal
1. The area of law or jurisdiction to which legal rules, regulations, and authority apply
The legal domain of contract law covers agreements between parties.
O domínio legal do direito contratual abrange acordos entre partes.
2. A sphere of legal expertise or practice within a specific field of law
Intellectual property is an important legal domain in modern business.
A propriedade intelectual é um importante domínio legal nos negócios modernos.
3. The scope and boundaries of legal authority and responsibility
The legal domain of this court extends only to civil matters.
O domínio legal deste tribunal se estende apenas a questões civis.
Synonyms
legal fieldarea of lawjurisdictionlegal spherelegal practice area
Antonyms
illegal domainnon-legal domain

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
domínio legal
Standard usage in Brazilian legal contexts
Portugal
domínio jurídico
Preferred in Portuguese legal terminology, emphasizing 'jurídico' over 'legal'
São Paulo
domínio legal
Common in business and corporate law contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

within the legal domain
fall under the legal domain
outside the legal domain
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