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temporary decree
[ˈtɛmpəreri dɪˈkriː]
noun
pl: temporary decrees
decreto temporário
1.
A provisional legal order or edict issued by an authority that remains in effect for a limited period of time
The government issued a temporary decree to address the emergency situation.
O governo emitiu um decreto temporário para enfrentar a situação de emergência.
2.
A judicial order with limited duration that serves to regulate conduct or impose obligations until a permanent ruling is made
The court granted a temporary decree while awaiting the full trial.
O tribunal concedeu um decreto temporário enquanto aguardava o julgamento completo.
Synonyms
provisional decree
interim order
temporary order
executive order
ordinance
Antonyms
permanent decree
final decree
permanent law
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
decreto temporário
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese legal contexts
São Paulo
decreto provisório
Alternative term commonly used in São Paulo state legal documents
Portugal
decreto provisório
Preferred term in Portuguese legal terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
in effect temporarily
subject to review
pending final ruling
interim measure
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