vicarious representation
[vɪˈkɛəriəs ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnˈteɪʃən]
nounpl: vicarious representations
representação vicária
1. A legal or political arrangement where one person or group represents the interests of another person or group without direct mandate, often based on shared characteristics or circumstances
The court ruled that the attorney could provide vicarious representation for the minor in the inheritance dispute.
O tribunal decidiu que o advogado poderia fornecer representação vicária para o menor na disputa de herança.
2. In constitutional law, representation of a group based on demographic or social similarities rather than explicit authorization
The concept of vicarious representation has been debated in discussions about whether legislators truly represent all citizens.
O conceito de representação vicária tem sido debatido em discussões sobre se os legisladores realmente representam todos os cidadãos.
3. Acting in place of or on behalf of another, particularly in legal proceedings
Vicarious representation became necessary when the original representative became unavailable.
A representação vicária tornou-se necessária quando o representante original ficou indisponível.
This term is primarily used in legal and political discourse in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazilian law, it is particularly relevant in discussions of constitutional representation and civil proceedings. The concept reflects broader debates about democratic legitimacy and whether representatives truly serve the interests of those they represent.
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