poder jurisdicional
[puh-DEHR zhoo-ris-dee-see-uh-NOWW]
nounmasculinepl: poderes jurisdicionais
judicial power
1. The authority and jurisdiction exercised by courts and judges to interpret and apply the law, settle disputes, and administer justice within a specific territory or legal system
The separation of powers divides government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial power.
A separação de poderes divide o governo em três ramos: poder legislativo, poder executivo e poder jurisdicional.
2. The constitutional authority granted to the judicial system to hear cases, make legal determinations, and enforce judgments
The Supreme Court exercises the highest judicial power in the nation.
O Supremo Tribunal Federal exerce o maior poder jurisdicional do país.
3. The competence and legal capacity of a court to adjudicate matters within its prescribed jurisdiction
The municipal court's judicial power extends only to civil cases below a certain monetary threshold.
O poder jurisdicional do tribunal municipal se estende apenas aos casos civis abaixo de um determinado valor.
In Brazil, 'poder jurisdicional' is a fundamental concept in constitutional law and the structure of the Brazilian judicial system, which includes federal courts, state courts, and specialized tribunals. The term is essential in discussions about the separation of powers (separação de poderes) established by the Brazilian Constitution (Constituição Federal) of 1988. Understanding this term is crucial for legal professionals and anyone studying Brazilian law or governance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
exercer o poder jurisdicional - to exercise judicial power
dentro do poder jurisdicional - within judicial authority
limites do poder jurisdicional - limits of judicial power
separação dos poderes jurisdicional, legislativo e executivo - separation of judicial, legislative, and executive powers
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