legal grounds
[/ˈliːɡəl ɡraʊndz/]
noun
fundamentos legais
1. The legal basis or justification for an action, claim, or decision in law
The court dismissed the case because there were no legal grounds for the lawsuit.
O tribunal rejeitou o caso porque não havia fundamentos legais para a ação.
2. Valid reasons or evidence recognized by law that support a legal claim or defense
She filed for divorce on legal grounds of infidelity.
Ela pediu o divórcio com base em fundamentos legais de infidelidade.
3. The factual and legal basis upon which a court decision or legal judgment is made
The appeal was successful because new legal grounds were presented.
O recurso foi bem-sucedido porque novos fundamentos legais foram apresentados.
In Brazilian legal practice, 'fundamentos legais' is a crucial concept in both civil and criminal law. Judges are required to state the legal grounds for their decisions. The term is essential in contract disputes, family law (particularly divorces), and administrative law. Understanding legal grounds is fundamental to the Brazilian justice system, which follows civil law tradition requiring explicit legal justification for all judicial decisions.
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