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legal system

[/ˈliːɡəl ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: legal systems
sistema legal
1. The set of institutions and procedures by which a government enforces its laws and administers justice
The legal system in the United States is based on common law principles.
O sistema legal nos Estados Unidos é baseado em princípios de direito comum.
2. The collection of laws, courts, judges, and legal professionals that work together to interpret and enforce laws
Understanding how the legal system works is important for citizens.
Compreender como funciona o sistema legal é importante para os cidadãos.
Synonyms
justice systemlegal frameworkjudicial systemsistema de justiçaordenamento jurídico

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema legal
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sistema jurídico
Alternative term used in legal contexts
Portugal
sistema legal
Standard usage in Portuguese legal language

Related Idioms & Phrases

within the letter of the law
to beat the system
blind justice
the long arm of the law
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