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poder judicial controlado

[pɔˈðeɾ ʒuðiˈʃiaw kõtɾoˈlaðu]
noun phrasemasculinepl: poderes judiciais controlados
controlled judiciary
1. A judicial system in which the courts and judges are subject to external political control or influence, limiting their independence
The country's controlled judiciary prevented fair trials for political opponents.
O poder judicial controlado do país impediu julgamentos justos para os opositores políticos.
2. A judiciary that lacks separation of powers and is manipulated by the executive or legislative branches
Under the authoritarian regime, the controlled judiciary served only the interests of the government.
Sob o regime autoritário, o poder judicial controlado servia apenas aos interesses do governo.
Synonyms
judiciário controladopoder judiciário manipuladojudiciário dependentejudiciário submisso
Antonyms
poder judicial independentejudiciário autônomopoder judiciário livrejudiciário imparcial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
poder judicial controlado
Standard term used in legal and political discourse
Portugal
poder judiciário controlado
Slight variation in terminology; similar usage in legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

violação da independência judicial
comprometimento do estado de direito
subversão da justiça
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