revived case
[/rɪˈvaɪvd keɪs/]
nounpl: revived cases
caso reaberto
1. A legal case that has been reopened or brought back to court after being closed or inactive
The revived case brought new hope to the victim's family after ten years of silence.
O caso reaberto trouxe nova esperança à família da vítima após dez anos de silêncio.
2. A matter of investigation or legal proceedings that has been restored to active status
The detective worked diligently on the revived case with newly discovered evidence.
O detetive trabalhou diligentemente no caso reaberto com evidências recém-descobertas.
3. A situation or issue that has been brought back into public attention or discussion
The revived case sparked renewed debate about judicial reform.
O caso reaberto despertou novo debate sobre a reforma judicial.
The term 'revived case' is primarily used in legal and journalistic contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazil, it often relates to high-profile criminal cases or civil disputes that attract media attention when reopened. The reopening of cases is an important aspect of the justice system, allowing for the introduction of new evidence or technological advances in forensic analysis.
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