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ruling for

[ˈruːlɪŋ fɔr]
verb phrase / noun phrase
decisão a favor de / sentença a favor de
1. A judicial decision or judgment made in favor of a party in a legal case
The court's ruling for the plaintiff was unanimous.
A decisão do tribunal a favor do autor foi unânime.
2. To make an official decision that supports or favors a particular person or argument
The judge is ruling for the defendant in this matter.
O juiz está proferindo sentença a favor do réu nesta questão.
Synonyms
judgment fordecision in favor ofverdict forpronouncing judgment for
Antonyms
ruling againstdecision againstjudgment against

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão a favor de / sentença a favor de
Standard legal terminology used in Brazilian courts
Portugal
acórdão a favor de
Portuguese legal terminology; more formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the court ruled in favor of
hand down a ruling for
pronounce judgment for
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