legal representative
[ˈliːɡəl ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv]
nounpl: legal representatives
representante legal
1. A person authorized by law to act on behalf of another person or entity in legal matters
The company appointed a legal representative to handle all contracts.
A empresa nomeou um representante legal para lidar com todos os contratos.
2. An attorney or lawyer who acts as an advocate for a client in court or legal proceedings
The defendant's legal representative argued the case before the judge.
O representante legal do réu argumentou o caso perante o juiz.
3. A person who has power of attorney or is designated to represent another in their absence
She served as the legal representative for her elderly parents.
Ela serviu como representante legal de seus pais idosos.
Related Idioms & Phrases
act as a legal representative
appoint a legal representative
legal representative of record
duly authorized legal representative
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