unfounded ruling
[ʌnˈfaʊndɪd ˈruːlɪŋ]
nounpl: unfounded rulings
decisão infundada
1. A judicial decision or legal determination that lacks sufficient evidence, legal basis, or factual support
The appeals court overturned the unfounded ruling that was made without proper consideration of the evidence.
O tribunal de apelação anulou a decisão infundada que foi proferida sem a devida consideração das provas.
2. A judgment or decree issued without adequate grounds or justification in law
The attorney argued that the original ruling was unfounded and should be reversed.
O advogado argumentou que a decisão original era infundada e deveria ser revogada.
This term is commonly used in both American and Brazilian legal systems to challenge court decisions through appellate procedures. In Brazil, such rulings can be contested through 'recursos' (appeals) in higher courts. The phrase reflects the importance of due process and evidence-based jurisprudence in common law traditions.
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