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Humanidades ACT - Lei e Obrigações

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas a leis e obrigações, como "renúncia", "absolvição", "liberdade condicional", etc., que o ajudarão a se sair bem em seus ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
proceeding
[substantivo]

the formal process or legal action taken within a court to resolve a dispute, administer justice, etc.

processo judicial, procedimento judicial

processo judicial, procedimento judicial

Ex: The proceeding addressed complaints regarding environmental violations by the company .
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affidavit
[substantivo]

a written statement affirmed by oath that can be used as evidence in court

declaração juramentada, afirmação sob juramento

declaração juramentada, afirmação sob juramento

Ex: Falsifying information in affidavit can result in serious legal consequences , including perjury charges .
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testimony
[substantivo]

a formal statement saying something is true, particularly made by a witness in court

testemunho, depoimento

testemunho, depoimento

Ex: The defense attorney cross-examined the witness to challenge the credibility of testimony.
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accusation
[substantivo]

the act of blaming and charging someone for their wrong act

acusação, imputação

acusação, imputação

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ruling
[substantivo]

a decision made by someone with official power, particularly a judge

decisão, veredito

decisão, veredito

Ex: The school boardruling to implement a new dress code policy sparked controversy among parents and students .
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felony
[substantivo]

a serious crime such as arson, murder, rape, etc.

crime maior, contravenção penal

crime maior, contravenção penal

Ex: His criminal record showed felonies, making it difficult for him to find employment after his release from prison .
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parole
[substantivo]

(law) the permission for a prisoner to leave prison before the end of their imprisonment sentence, on the condition of good conduct

liberdade condicional, condicional

liberdade condicional, condicional

Ex: Parole offers offenders the opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration into society under supervision, with the goal of reducing recidivism.
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penalty
[substantivo]

a punishment given for breaking a rule, law, or legal agreement

pena, multas

pena, multas

Ex: He was given penalty for breaking the terms of his contract .
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libel
[substantivo]

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

calúnia, difamação

calúnia, difamação

Ex: The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff , awarding damages for the emotional distress and financial loss caused by libel.
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infraction
[substantivo]

the act of breaking or not obeying a law, agreement, etc.

infração, violação

infração, violação

Ex: The company has a zero-tolerance policy infractions of its code of conduct , enforcing strict penalties for violations .
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trustee
[substantivo]

a person or group of people who control the property or money that belongs to another person

administrador, fiduciário

administrador, fiduciário

Ex: trustee made investments on behalf of the trust to grow its assets over time .
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counterclaim
[substantivo]

a response in court, stating an opposing demand

contraposição, contrarrecuperação

contraposição, contrarrecuperação

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offender
[substantivo]

a person who commits a crime

Ex: Community service can be a constructive way offenders to make amends for their actions and contribute positively to society .
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infringement
[substantivo]

an action that is against a law. regulation, or agreement

infringência, violação

infringência, violação

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advocate
[substantivo]

an authorized practitioner of law who defends a person's case in a courtroom

advogado, advogada

advogado, advogada

Ex: The judge commended advocate for their thorough preparation and professionalism during the trial .
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verdict
[substantivo]

an official decision made by the jury in a court after the legal proceedings

veredicto, decisão do júri

veredicto, decisão do júri

Ex: The media reported on the verdict that set a new precedent in criminal law .
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acquittal
[substantivo]

an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with

absolvição, inocência

absolvição, inocência

Ex: Following acquittal, the defendant was released from custody and allowed to resume their normal life .
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reformatory
[substantivo]

an institution designed to reform or rehabilitate young offenders rather than simply punish them

reformatório, instituição de reabilitação

reformatório, instituição de reabilitação

Ex: Graduates of reformatory often speak about how the experience helped them turn their lives around .
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penitentiary
[substantivo]

a prison or correctional facility where individuals convicted of serious crimes are confined and undergo rehabilitation

penitenciária, estabelecimento prisional

penitenciária, estabelecimento prisional

Ex: penitentiary is located on the outskirts of the city , surrounded by high walls and guard towers .
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statutory
[adjetivo]

according to or allowed by law

estatutário, legal

estatutário, legal

Ex: Tax deductions are subject statutory limits set forth in the Internal Revenue Code .
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judicial
[adjetivo]

belonging or appropriate for a court, a judge, or the administration of justice

judicial, judicativo

judicial, judicativo

Ex: Lawyers play a crucial role in presenting arguments and evidence before judicial authorities .
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indeterminate
[adjetivo]

(of a judicial sentence) establishing a range of time within which the offender will serve their sentence, with the possibility of early release

pena indeterminada, sentença indeterminada

pena indeterminada, sentença indeterminada

Ex: indeterminate sentence allows for the possibility of early release , contingent upon the offender 's behavior .
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to indict
[verbo]

to officially accuse a person of a crime

indiciar, acusar

indiciar, acusar

Ex: The investigators are indicting the suspect for money laundering .
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to banish
[verbo]

to force someone to leave a country, often as a form of punishment or to keep them away

banir, exilar

banir, exilar

Ex: The criminal banished from the country as part of the punishment for their crimes .
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to slander
[verbo]

to make false and adverse statements about someone for defamation

difamar, caluniar

difamar, caluniar

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to exile
[verbo]

to force someone to live away from their native country, usually due to political reasons or as a punishment

exilar, banir

exilar, banir

Ex: The journalist exiled for exposing government corruption .
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to outlaw
[verbo]

to officially state that something is illegal

proibir, banir

proibir, banir

Ex: To address concerns about privacy , the government moved outlaw certain intrusive surveillance practices .
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to waive
[verbo]

to voluntarily relinquish or give up a right, claim, or privilege

renunciar, descartar

renunciar, descartar

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to officially give permission for a specific action, process, etc.

autorizar, dar autorização para

autorizar, dar autorização para

Ex: Banks often require customers authorize certain transactions through a signature or other verification methods .
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to enact
[verbo]

to approve a proposed law

promulgar, aprovar

promulgar, aprovar

Ex: The government is enacting emergency measures in response to the crisis .
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to convict
[verbo]

to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

condenar, julgar culpado

condenar, julgar culpado

Ex: Over the years , the legal system has convicted high-profile figures for various offenses .
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to execute
[verbo]

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

executar, matar

executar, matar

Ex: International human rights organizations often condemn governments execute individuals without fair trials or proper legal representation .
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to try to charge someone officially with a crime in a court as the lawyer of the accuser

processar, perseguir

processar, perseguir

Ex: He hired an expert to prosecute the case , ensuring every legal angle was covered .
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to officially resolve a disagreement between people

arbitrar, mediador

arbitrar, mediador

Ex: The parents asked their older child arbitrate the argument between their younger siblings .
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a legally binding contract between parties, typically individuals or businesses, that outlines confidential information that the parties agree not to disclose to others

acordo de não divulgação, contrato de confidencialidade

acordo de não divulgação, contrato de confidencialidade

Ex: Before entering into negotiations , both parties agreed to sign non-disclosure agreement.
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confidentiality
[substantivo]

the assurance that sensitive information will not be divulged without proper consent

confidencialidade, sigilo

confidencialidade, sigilo

Ex: The therapist assured the client of confidentiality during counseling sessions to foster trust .
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obligation
[substantivo]

an action that one must perform because they are legally or morally forced to do so

obrigação, dever

obrigação, dever

Ex: Attending the meeting was not just a suggestion but obligation for all department heads .
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provision
[substantivo]

an agreed-upon condition or requirement outlined in an agreement, law, or document

cláusula, disposição

cláusula, disposição

Ex: The will had provision specifying how the estate should be divided among the heirs .
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inviolable
[adjetivo]

unable to be broken or dishonored, often due to its importance or protection by law or custom

inviolável, intangível

inviolável, intangível

Ex: In a democratic society , the principles of justice and fairness are inviolable.
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to exempt
[verbo]

to officially excuse someone from a requirement or obligation

isentar, dispensar

isentar, dispensar

Ex: The government exempt certain charitable organizations from paying income taxes .
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to commit
[verbo]

to state that one is bound to do something specific

comprometer, dedicar-se

comprometer, dedicar-se

Ex: Before launching the new initiative , the committed to conducting thorough research and gathering stakeholder feedback .
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to entrust
[verbo]

to give someone the responsibility of taking care of something important, such as a task, duty, or information

confiar, delegar

confiar, delegar

Ex: The executive is entrusting the implementation of the strategy to competent departments .
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to pledge
[verbo]

to make a binding agreement

comprometer, prometer

comprometer, prometer

Ex: She pledged to honesty by her parents from a young age .
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