voided decision
[/vɔɪdɪd dɪˈsɪʒən/]
noun phrasepl: voided decisions
decisão anulada
1. A legal ruling or judgment that has been annulled, invalidated, or declared null and void by a court of higher authority
The appellate court issued a voided decision after finding procedural errors in the original trial.
O tribunal de apelação anulou a decisão após descobrir erros procedimentais no julgamento original.
2. A determination or choice that is rendered ineffective or without legal force
The contract was based on a voided decision by the board of directors.
O contrato foi baseado em uma decisão anulada pelo conselho de administração.
This is primarily a legal term used in both American and Brazilian court systems. In Brazil, the term 'decisão anulada' is frequently encountered in administrative law, civil law, and labor law contexts. The concept is central to the appeals process in both jurisdictions, where higher courts review and may void decisions from lower courts.
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