substitute representation
[/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt ˌreprɪˈzenteɪʃən/]
nounpl: substitute representations
representação substitutiva
1. A legal or official arrangement where one person acts or speaks on behalf of another person who is absent, unable, or unavailable to represent themselves
The lawyer provided substitute representation for the defendant who was ill and unable to attend court.
O advogado forneceu representação substitutiva para o réu que estava doente e não conseguia comparecer ao tribunal.
2. In inheritance law, the right of a descendant to take the place of a deceased ancestor in receiving their share of an estate
Under the principle of substitute representation, the children inherited their deceased parent's portion of the estate.
Sob o princípio de representação substitutiva, os filhos herdaram a porção da herança do pai falecido.
3. A political or procedural mechanism where designated alternates or proxies exercise voting rights or authority on behalf of absent principals
Substitute representation was allowed at the shareholder meeting for those unable to attend in person.
A representação substitutiva foi permitida na assembleia de acionistas para aqueles que não conseguiam comparecer pessoalmente.
This term is particularly important in Brazilian and Portuguese inheritance law, where 'representação substitutiva' is a well-established legal concept governing how heirs can inherit when a direct heir has predeceased. In the United States and UK, it is more commonly discussed in corporate and legal contexts. The concept reflects different legal traditions regarding property succession and family rights.
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