Pleitear
Example: Eles decidiram pleitear a guarda compartilhada das crianças no tribunal.
Definition
"Pleitear" means to formally request or claim something, often in a legal or official context. It involves actively seeking or striving for a right, benefit, or decision, such as when someone pleads for shared custody of children in court.
Translations
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to petition -
litigar -
vorderen -
litigar -
revendiquer -
beanspruchen -
richiedere
Etymology
The word "pleitear" comes from the Portuguese language, derived from the Old French term 'pleitier,' which means to litigate or plead in court. It traces back to Latin 'plicare,' meaning to fold or entwine, metaphorically referring to entangling in legal disputes. Did you know? The term 'pleitear' carries the sense of a formal argument or claim, much like a legal battle.
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