Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

demandar

verb
/dɪˈmandɑːr/
Definition
To demand or to claim something, typically in a legal context.
Examples
  • Ele decidiu demandar por danos após o acidente.
  • A empresa pode demandar o pagamento das dívidas.
  • O advogado aconselhou-a a demandar na corte.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘demandar’ refers to the act of formally requesting or seeking something. It often pertains to the legal arena where one party seeks a resolution or compensation from another.
Synonyms
  • reivindicar
  • exigir
  • pleitear