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your honor
[yɔr ˈɑnər]
noun
Vossa Excelência
1.
A respectful form of address used when speaking to a judge or magistrate in a courtroom
Your honor, I respectfully disagree with that ruling.
Vossa Excelência, respeitosamente discordo dessa decisão.
2.
A title of respect and courtesy used in legal proceedings
If it please your honor, I would like to present new evidence.
Se aprouver a Vossa Excelência, gostaria de apresentar novas provas.
Synonyms
judge
your lordship
sir/madam
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
Vossa Excelência
Standard formal address for judges in courtrooms
Portugal
Vossa Excelência
Formal address used in Portuguese courts
General
Senhor Juiz / Senhora Juíza
Alternative more direct form of address
Related Idioms & Phrases
If it please your honor
Begging your honor's pardon
With all due respect to your honor
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