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desembargador

substantivo

full

justice

noun

Comparative law notes

Brazil

In Brazil, "desembargador" is the name given to an appellate court judge, except for those of the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (STJ) and the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF), who are called "ministros".

Definitions of justice

English

(US) a judge in a law court

The President's choices for justice and chief justice will have to be confirmed by the Senate.

English

a fair result or punishment delivered by a law court

We want the public to see the evidence heard by the military court and to know that justice was done.

English

a title given before the name of a judge

Mr Justice Deeny refused to grant the company specific performance.