Glossary
Civil Procedure Terms in Brazilian Law
Introduction This glossary defines key terms in Brazilian civil procedure, primarily under the Civil Procedure Code of 2015 (CPC/2015). The CPC/2015 modernized Brazilian procedural law, introducing …
Contract Terms in Brazilian Law
Introduction This glossary defines key terms in Brazilian contract law, particularly those introduced or developed by the Civil Code of 2002. These concepts reflect the Code’s commitment to …
Criminal Law Terms in Brazilian Law
Introduction This glossary defines key terms in Brazilian criminal law and procedure. These concepts are essential for understanding the Penal Code of 1940, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the …
Key Constitutional Terms in Brazilian Law
Introduction This glossary defines key constitutional terms and procedural mechanisms in Brazilian law. These terms are essential for understanding the functioning of the constitutional review system …
Property Law Terms in Brazil
Introduction This glossary defines key terms in Brazilian property law. These concepts are essential for understanding the Civil Code of 2002’s regulation of possession, ownership, and real …
Tort Terms in Brazilian Law
Introduction This glossary defines key terms in Brazilian tort law (responsabilidade civil), governing compensation for damages caused by wrongful conduct or dangerous activities. The Civil Code of …