supported ruling

[/səˈpɔːrtɪd ˈruːlɪŋ/]
nounpl: supported rulings
decisão apoiada
1. A legal decision or judgment that has been upheld or validated by supporting evidence, precedent, or higher authority
The court issued a supported ruling based on extensive legal precedent.
O tribunal emitiu uma decisão apoiada em amplo precedente legal.
2. A judicial determination that is backed by logical reasoning, documentation, or consensus from relevant parties
The judge's supported ruling took into account all submitted evidence and testimony.
A decisão apoiada do juiz levou em consideração todas as provas e depoimentos apresentados.
This is formal legal terminology used in both Brazilian and American judicial systems. In Brazil, 'decisão apoiada' or 'sentença fundamentada' emphasizes that a ruling must be explicitly justified according to the Brazilian Civil Procedure Code (CPC). In the USA, court rulings must be supported by law and evidence. This reflects the importance of transparency and legal reasoning in both legal systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
upheld rulingsubstantiated rulingvalidated decisionjustified ruling
Antonyms / Antônimos
overturned rulingunsupported rulingvoid rulingreversed decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão apoiada / sentença fundamentada
Standard legal terminology used in Brazilian courts
São Paulo
decisão fundamentada
Preferred in São Paulo legal context
Portugal
sentença fundamentada / decisão justificada
Portuguese legal system uses these terms

Related Words

rulingjudgmentdecisionprecedentverdictadjudication

Related Idioms & Phrases

backed by law
grounded in precedent
legally justified
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