objected decision

[/əbˈdʒɛktɪd dɪˈsɪʒən/]
noun phrasepl: objected decisions
decisão contestada
1. A decision that has been challenged, disputed, or opposed by one or more parties
The objected decision by the court was appealed to a higher authority.
A decisão contestada pelo tribunal foi apelada para uma autoridade superior.
2. A ruling or determination against which formal objections have been filed
The board's objected decision regarding the merger faced significant legal challenges.
A decisão contestada do conselho sobre a fusão enfrentou desafios legais significativos.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, an 'objected decision' refers to formal challenges within the judiciary. In Brazil, this is particularly common in appellate processes where parties present their objections (objeções) through legal representatives. The term carries significant weight in formal legal documentation and court proceedings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disputed decisionchallenged decisioncontested decisionappealed decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
accepted decisionunopposed decisionundisputed decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão contestada
Most common usage in formal and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
decisão questionada
Alternative phrasing sometimes used
São Paulo
decisão impugnada
Legal terminology preferred in formal court documents
Portugal
decisão reclamada
Portuguese usage emphasizes formal complaint procedures

Related Words

objectionappealrulingdeterminationjudgmentverdict

Related Idioms & Phrases

to object to a decision
file an objection
contest a decision in court
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