preliminary determination
[prɪˈlɪmɪneri dɪˌtɜrməˈneɪʃən]
nounpl: preliminary determinations
determinação preliminar
1. An initial or tentative decision or conclusion made before a final judgment, typically in legal, administrative, or investigative contexts
The court issued a preliminary determination that the defendant should be held without bail pending trial.
O tribunal emitiu uma determinação preliminar de que o réu deveria ser mantido preso sem fiança até o julgamento.
2. A finding or assessment made at an early stage of a process to establish basic facts or eligibility before proceeding further
The preliminary determination showed that the applicant met the basic requirements for the grant.
A determinação preliminar mostrou que o solicitante atendeu aos requisitos básicos para a bolsa.
This term is commonly used in both US and Brazilian legal systems, particularly in court proceedings and administrative reviews. In Brazil, it appears frequently in judicial decisions and regulatory processes, while in the US it is standard in civil litigation and immigration proceedings. The term emphasizes that a decision is not yet final and may be subject to further review or modification.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pending preliminary determination
subject to preliminary determination
preliminary determination of facts
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