ordinary instance
[ˈɔːrdəneri ˈɪnstəns]
nounpl: ordinary instances
instância ordinária
1. A court of first instance or lower court that handles routine cases and disputes without special jurisdiction
The case was filed in an ordinary instance court rather than a specialized tribunal.
O processo foi apresentado em uma instância ordinária em vez de um tribunal especializado.
2. A standard, typical case or situation that follows normal procedures and precedents
In an ordinary instance, the procedure takes about six months to complete.
Em uma instância ordinária, o procedimento leva cerca de seis meses para ser concluído.
This term is primarily used in legal and judicial contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazil, 'instância ordinária' refers to regular civil and criminal courts that have general jurisdiction, as opposed to specialized courts or appellate courts. It's formal terminology used by lawyers, judges, and legal professionals in court documents and proceedings.
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