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procedente

[pro-se-DEN-te]
adjectivemasculine/femininepl: procedentes
proper, appropriate, justified
1. Coming from a particular origin or source; originating from
The merchandise procedente from Italy arrived yesterday.
A mercadoria procedente da Itália chegou ontem.
2. Justified, appropriate, or warranted in a legal or formal context
The judge ruled that the complaint was procedente.
O juiz decidiu que a reclamação era procedente.
3. Suitable or fitting for a particular situation
This action is procedente given the circumstances.
Esta ação é procedente dadas as circunstâncias.
Synonyms
apropriadoadequadolegítimojustificadoproveniente
Antonyms
improcedenteinadequadoimpróprioinjustificado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedente
Common in legal contexts to mean justified or valid
Portugal
procedente
Used in legal language; also means coming from or originating in
Formal/Legal
procedente
Predominant usage in court decisions and official documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

demanda procedente - justified claim or valid lawsuit
recurso procedente - valid appeal
ação procedente - substantiated action
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