O réu
Example: O réu apresentou sua defesa no tribunal ontem.
Definition
"O réu" refers to the defendant in a legal case, the person who is accused of a crime or wrongdoing and must respond to the charges in court. For example, "O réu apresentou sua defesa no tribunal ontem" means the defendant presented their defense in court yesterday.
Etymology
The term "o réu" comes from the Portuguese language, where "réu" derives from the Latin word "reus," meaning accused or defendant. Did you know? The Latin root is also the source of similar legal terms in other Romance languages, emphasizing its long-standing role in law.
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