Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
julgamento de fundo
English translation:
judgement as to the legalities
Portuguese term
Native in: Portuguese 
Works in: German to Portuguese, English to Portuguese, Spanish to Portuguese, and 5 more.
Julgamento de fundo
UK
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Proposed translations
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Native in: English (Variants: US, Canadian, US South, British, UK) , Portuguese (Variants: European/Portugal, Brazilian)
Works in: Portuguese to English, English to Portuguese
Judgement as to the Legalities
E.G. If someone sues you, you can say
1. They are using the wrong court, they didn't give you enough notice, the papers were incorrect, etc. or
2. That you don't owe the money, you weren't driving the car, that you never promised to marry the girl, etc.
The first are as to legalities, the second are as to the merits.
decision of principle
Argentina
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Native in: English , Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
verdict /opinion on the essence of the trial / lawsuit
opinion on the essence of the matter
Argentinian digital nomad in LatAm
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Latin American) 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish
trial background / basis of judgement / judgement basis
Call me now!! You'll be thrilled!!
Native in: English (Variants: US, Canadian, US South, British, UK) , Portuguese (Variants: European/Portugal, Brazilian)
Works in: Portuguese to English, English to Portuguese
all the above
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