substantive order
[/səbˈstæntɪv ˈɔrdər/]
nounpl: substantive orders
ordem substantiva
1. A final, binding order issued by a court that resolves the merits of a case on its substantive issues, as opposed to procedural matters
The judge issued a substantive order that determined the plaintiff's rights and obligations.
O juiz emitiu uma ordem substantiva que determinou os direitos e obrigações do autor.
2. In administrative law, an order that addresses the actual substance of a matter rather than procedural technicalities
The regulatory agency's substantive order required the company to cease its unlawful practices.
A ordem substantiva da agência reguladora exigiu que a empresa cessasse suas práticas ilícitas.
3. A directive or command that deals with the core issue or fundamental matter at hand
The executive issued a substantive order addressing workplace discrimination policies.
O executivo emitiu uma ordem substantiva abordando as políticas de discriminação no local de trabalho.
In Brazilian legal practice, 'ordem substantiva' is a fundamental concept distinguishing between decisions that resolve the actual dispute (substantive) versus those addressing only procedural matters. This distinction is crucial in judicial appeals and administrative proceedings, reflecting the civil law tradition's emphasis on substantive justice. In the United States, substantive orders are frequently contrasted with interlocutory orders in appellate practice.
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