regular case
[/ˈrɛɡjələr keɪs/]
nounpl: regular cases
caso comum; caso ordinário; caso normal
1. A legal matter or situation that follows standard procedures and does not present unusual complications or special circumstances
This is a regular case of contract breach, so it should be resolved within the standard timeframe.
Este é um caso comum de quebra de contrato, então deve ser resolvido no prazo padrão.
2. In law enforcement or administrative contexts, a case that involves typical or routine procedures without exceptional factors
The police officer handled it as a regular case without escalating to the detective unit.
O policial tratou como um caso ordinário sem encaminhar à unidade de detetives.
3. A matter or situation that is normal, standard, or expected rather than exceptional or unique
For most employees, a regular case of workplace dispute is handled by HR.
Para a maioria dos funcionários, um caso normal de disputa trabalhista é tratado pelo RH.
This term is primarily used in legal, administrative, and bureaucratic contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, understanding whether a case is 'regular' or 'special' is important for determining which court jurisdiction handles it and what expedited or simplified procedures may apply. In the USA, this distinction helps determine case management procedures and resource allocation within the legal system.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a regular case of mistaken identity
just another regular case in the file
treat it as a regular case
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