A sentença
Example: A sentença do juiz foi clara e justa para todos.
Definition
"A sentença" in legal context refers to the official decision or judgment given by a judge or court at the end of a trial, resolving the dispute and determining the rights and obligations of the parties involved.
Etymology
The word "a sentença" comes from the Latin 'sententia', meaning opinion or judgment. It evolved through Old Portuguese to designate the formal decision issued by a judge, a usage that has been consistent throughout legal history.
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