soberania judicial
[so.be.ra.ni.a dʒu.di.si.al]
nounfemininepl: soberanias judiciais
judicial sovereignty
1. The power and authority of the judiciary to exercise its functions independently and without interference from other branches of government, particularly the executive and legislative branches.
The country's constitution guarantees judicial sovereignty to ensure fair trials and the rule of law.
A constituição do país garante a soberania judicial para assegurar julgamentos justos e o estado de direito.
2. The right of a court system to make final decisions on legal matters within its jurisdiction without external pressure or control.
Judicial sovereignty is essential for preventing political interference in court decisions.
A soberania judicial é essencial para prevenir a interferência política nas decisões judiciais.
3. The principle that judges have the autonomy to interpret and apply the law according to their professional judgment.
The judge's decision was based on judicial sovereignty and adherence to legal precedents.
A decisão do juiz foi baseada na soberania judicial e na adesão aos precedentes legais.
In Brazil, 'soberania judicial' is a cornerstone concept of the constitutional framework, particularly emphasized after the 1988 Constitution (Constituição Federal). It reflects the democratic commitment to an independent judiciary separate from executive and legislative interference. This principle became especially significant during the democratization period and continues to be debated in relation to political pressures on the judicial system. The concept is deeply tied to the rule of law (estado de direito) and is frequently referenced in legal discussions about institutional autonomy.
Related Idioms & Phrases
garantir a soberania judicial
respeitar a soberania judicial
assegurar a independência judicial
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