legal hearing
[ˈliːɡəl ˈhɪrɪŋ]
nounpl: legal hearings
audiência judicial / audiência jurídica
1. A formal court proceeding where a judge listens to evidence and arguments from both parties in a legal case
The legal hearing was scheduled for next Tuesday at the courthouse.
A audiência judicial foi agendada para próxima terça-feira no tribunal.
2. A session held before a court or judicial officer to examine facts and hear arguments relevant to a legal dispute
During the legal hearing, both attorneys presented their evidence to the judge.
Durante a audiência jurídica, ambos os advogados apresentaram suas provas ao juiz.
3. An official meeting held to decide or consider a legal matter
The legal hearing determined the custody arrangement for the children.
A audiência judicial determinou o arranjo de guarda das crianças.
Legal hearings are formal, structured proceedings that are central to both the American and Brazilian judicial systems. In Brazil, they follow the Code of Civil Procedure (Código de Processo Civil), while in the USA they follow state and federal rules of procedure. The term 'audiência' is deeply embedded in Portuguese legal terminology and carries significant weight in legal contexts, representing the formal opportunity for parties to be heard before a judge.
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