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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.
Synonyms
attorneylawyercounselagentproxyadvocatesolicitor
Antonyms
principalclient

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
representante legal
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
representante legal / procurador
Procurador also used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
representante legal
Standard usage in legal and business communities
Portugal
representante legal / mandatário
Mandatário commonly used for person with power of attorney

Related Idioms & Phrases

act as a legal representative
appoint a legal representative
legal representative of record
duly authorized legal representative
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