setting aside of judgment
[/ˈsɛtɪŋ əˈsaɪd əv ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/]
noun phrase
suspensão do julgamento
1. A legal proceeding in which a court annuls or voids a judgment that was previously rendered, typically due to procedural errors, new evidence, or grounds for appeal
The defendant requested a setting aside of judgment after discovering crucial evidence that was withheld during the trial.
O réu solicitou a suspensão do julgamento após descobrir evidências cruciais que foram ocultadas durante o julgamento.
2. The act of temporarily or permanently invalidating a court's decision or verdict
The appeals court granted the setting aside of judgment and ordered a new trial.
O tribunal de apelação concedeu a suspensão do julgamento e ordenou um novo julgamento.
3. In broader usage, the deliberate act of refraining from making a judgment or conclusion about something
The setting aside of judgment allowed for more objective analysis of the situation.
A suspensão do julgamento permitiu uma análise mais objetiva da situação.
This is primarily a legal term used in formal judicial contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazilian legal practice, it is essential to the appeals process and is governed by specific procedures outlined in the Código de Processo Civil (Civil Procedure Code). The concept reflects the principle that judicial decisions should be subject to review and correction when errors are identified.
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