process of law
[/ˈprɑːsɛs əv lɔː/]
noun phrasepl: processes of law
devido processo legal
1. The official and established procedures that must be followed by the legal system to ensure fairness and protect individual rights in judicial proceedings
The defendant has the right to due process of law, which guarantees fair treatment throughout the trial.
O réu tem direito ao devido processo legal, que garante tratamento justo durante todo o julgamento.
2. The sequence of steps and formal procedures required in a legal case or administrative action
The appeal was denied because the process of law was not properly followed.
A apelação foi negada porque o devido processo legal não foi devidamente seguido.
In the United States, 'due process of law' is a fundamental constitutional right derived from the Magna Carta and enshrined in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. In Brazil, 'devido processo legal' is protected by the Federal Constitution (Article 5º) and is essential to the country's justice system. Both legal systems emphasize that no person can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without this fundamental procedural protection.
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