substantive law
[səbˈstæntɪv lɔː]
nounpl: substantive laws
direito substantivo
1. The body of law that defines rights, duties, and liabilities of individuals and establishes the substantive content of legal relationships, as opposed to procedural law which governs how those rights are enforced
Substantive law determines what constitutes a crime and what penalties apply, while procedural law governs how the accused is tried.
O direito substantivo determina o que constitui um crime e quais penalidades se aplicam, enquanto o direito processual governa como o acusado é julgado.
2. Legal rules that directly regulate conduct and create, define, and regulate legal rights and obligations
Contract law is a form of substantive law that establishes the requirements for forming valid agreements.
O direito contratual é uma forma de direito substantivo que estabelece os requisitos para formar acordos válidos.
This is a fundamental concept in both Brazilian and American legal systems, taught extensively in law schools. The distinction between substantive and procedural law is crucial for understanding legal operations. In Brazil, the term 'direito substantivo' is frequently used in academic and professional legal contexts, while in Portugal, 'direito material' is sometimes preferred as an alternative.
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