surrogate representation
[/ˈsɜːrəɡət ˌreprɪˈzenˈteɪʃən/]
nounpl: surrogate representations
representação substituta
1. A form of political or legal representation in which one person or entity acts on behalf of another person or group who cannot directly represent themselves
The lawyer provided surrogate representation for the minor in court proceedings.
O advogado forneceu representação substituta para o menor nos procedimentos judiciais.
2. In historical contexts, the practice of allowing property owners to vote through representatives instead of voting directly
Surrogate representation was a common practice in colonial America.
A representação substituta era uma prática comum na América colonial.
3. Acting or standing in place of someone else in any official capacity or decision-making process
The proxy provided surrogate representation at the shareholder meeting.
O representante forneceu representação substituta na assembleia de acionistas.
This term is primarily used in legal and political contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In American history, it refers to colonial voting practices and is studied in constitutional history. In contemporary Brazilian legal practice, it is common in guardianship, probate, and corporate governance matters where minors or incapacitated persons require legal representation.
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