improcedente (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/improθeˈðente/ (in Spain; /improˈðente/ in Latin America)

Translation Options into English

• Improper
• Inadmissible
• Irregular
• Unreasonable

Meaning and Usage

The word "improcedente" is used primarily in legal contexts to describe actions or decisions that are not appropriate, valid, or permissible under the law. It can refer to a variety of scenarios, such as the filing of an inadmissible claim, the submission of an improper document, or actions taken that do not comply with established norms.

• Frequency of Use: The term is more frequently used in written legal texts than in oral conversation, although it may appear in discussions pertaining to law, governance, and procedural conduct.

Example Sentences

1. El juez declaró que la demanda era improcedente.

2. The judge declared that the lawsuit was inadmissible.

3. Presentar pruebas no relevantes puede ser considerado como un acto improcedente.

4. Presenting irrelevant evidence can be considered an improper act.

5. La apelación fue desestimada por improcedente.

6. The appeal was dismissed for being unreasonable.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "improcedente" may not form many idiomatic expressions on its own, it does appear in a few legal phrases and constructs within broader legal contexts.

Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions

1. La solicitud fue calificada como improcedente y sin fundamento.

2. The request was deemed inadmissible and unfounded.

3. Un recurso improcedente no afectará el resultado del juicio.

4. An inadmissible appeal will not affect the outcome of the trial.

5. El tribunal considera que su argumento es improcedente en este caso.

6. The court considers that your argument is improper in this case.

Etymology

The word "improcedente" is derived from the prefix "im-" (not) and "procedente," which comes from the verb "proceder," meaning "to proceed" or "to arise." Thus, it literally means "not proceeding" or "not arising under proper circumstances."

Synonyms

• Irregular
• Inadecuado (inadequate)
• Inapropiado (inappropriate)

Antonyms

• Procedente (admissible)
• Aprobado (approved)
• Legal (legal)