litigated matter

[/ˈlɪtɪɡeɪtɪd ˈmætər/]
nounpl: litigated matters
matéria litigada
1. A legal case or dispute that is being actively pursued through the court system or has been decided by a court
The litigated matter between the two companies was finally resolved after three years of court proceedings.
A matéria litigada entre as duas empresas foi finalmente resolvida após três anos de procedimentos judiciais.
2. A subject of dispute or contention in legal proceedings that requires judicial determination
The litigated matter involved questions of intellectual property rights and patent infringement.
A matéria litigada envolvia questões de direitos de propriedade intelectual e violação de patentes.
In both Brazilian and American legal contexts, 'litigated matter' is formal legal terminology commonly found in court documents, legal opinions, and procedural filings. In Brazil, this term is essential in the legal system governed by the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). The phrase emphasizes that a matter is not merely a dispute but one that has entered or is actively pursued through formal judicial channels, distinguishing it from informal resolution methods.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disputelawsuitlegal casecourt casecontested mattercause of action
Antonyms / Antônimos
settled matteragreed matteruncontested matter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
matéria litigada
Standard legal terminology used in Brazilian courts and legal documents
Rio de Janeiro
matéria litigada
Same as general usage; no significant regional variation
São Paulo
matéria litigada
Same as general usage; commonly used in commercial litigation contexts
Portugal
matéria litigada
Portuguese legal system uses similar terminology but may also use 'questão litigada'

Related Words

litigationlitigantplaintiffdefendantcourt proceedingsjudicial decisionverdictjudgment

Related Idioms & Phrases

in litigation
under litigation
pending litigation
the matter is disputed in court
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