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11:52 Nov 8, 2007 |
English to Portuguese translations [PRO] Law/Patents - Law: Contract(s) | |||||||
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4 +4 | princípios legais, leis estatutárias |
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4 +3 | (recursos disponíveis na) lei ou equidade (e/ou de outra forma) |
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princípios legais, leis estatutárias Explanation: "Equity is the name given to the set of legal principles, in countries following the English common law tradition (see English law), which supplement strict rules of law where their application would operate harshly, so as to achieve what is sometimes referred to as "natural justice." It is often confusingly contrasted with "law", which in this context refers to "statutory law" (the laws enacted by a legislature, such as Parliament), and "common law" (the principles established by judges when they decide cases" |
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