Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desembargador
Noun
de-sem-bar-ga-dor
Definition
A desembargador is a judge in a higher court in Brazil, equivalent to an appellate judge.
Examples
- The desembargador ruled in favor of the appellant.
- As a desembargador, she is responsible for reviewing cases from lower courts.
- The desembargador’s decision can significantly impact the legal landscape.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to judges who handle appeals in courts that review decisions made by lower courts.
Synonyms
- Appellate judge
- Higher court judge
- Justice