Juzgados (en. Courts)

/xuθˈɣaðos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Judicial instances where legal cases are processed and resolved.

Courts are fundamental to ensuring the rule of law.

Los juzgados son fundamentales para asegurar el estado de derecho.

Offices or locations where trials and hearings take place.

Evidence and arguments are presented in the courts.

En los juzgados se presentan las pruebas y los argumentos.

Places where sentences are issued and legal decisions are made.

Courts are busy with numerous cases every day.

Los juzgados están ocupados con numerosos casos cada día.

From the verb to judge, which comes from the Latin 'iudicāre'.

in court

refers to a judicial process in a court.

a juicio

there are no courts

indicates a lack of jurisdiction or legal capacity in an area.

no hay juzgados

juvenile courts

specialized courts for cases involving minors.

juzgados de menores

judge

person who presides over a court and makes decisions in judicial processes.

juez

lawyer

professional who defends and legally advises the parties in a court.

abogado

verdict

decision or sentence issued by a court at the end of a trial.

veredicto

Courtroom

Many important things are decided in the courtroom.

En la capilla del juicio se deciden muchas cosas importantes.

Decision-making

There is always debate in the court's decision-making.

En la toma de decisiones del juzgado siempre hay debate.