substantial step

Idioma: pt

📖 Definições

Passo substancial; Ato substancial

EN: A significant or important action, movement, or stage in a process that brings one closer to a goal or a result.; An act that goes beyond mere preparation and demonstrates a clear intent to commit a crime, often used to establish criminal liability for an attempt.

💬 Exemplos

The arrests mark a substantial step in disrupting illicit networks operating within the country.

As prisões marcam um passo substancial na interrupção de redes ilícitas que operam no país.
The prosecution must prove that the defendant took a substantial step toward committing the robbery.

A acusação deve provar que o réu tomou um ato substancial para cometer o roubo.