substantiated ruling
[/ˌsʌbstænʃieɪtɪd ˈruːlɪŋ/]
nounpl: substantiated rulings
decisão fundamentada
1. A judicial decision or order that is supported by sufficient evidence, facts, and legal reasoning
The court issued a substantiated ruling based on extensive documentation and witness testimony.
O tribunal proferiu uma decisão fundamentada baseada em documentação extensa e testemunho de testemunhas.
2. An authoritative determination backed by concrete proof or justification
The administrative body provided a substantiated ruling explaining the reasons for their decision.
O órgão administrativo forneceu uma decisão fundamentada explicando os motivos de sua determinação.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, a substantiated ruling is essential for judicial credibility and appeal purposes. Brazilian courts require explicit 'fundamentação' (legal reasoning) in decisions per the Constitution, making this term particularly important in Brazilian jurisprudence. The concept reflects the principle of due process and transparency in legal determinations.
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