Nov 18, 2016 02:05
7 yrs ago
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Spanish term

El proceso es el propio.

Spanish to English Law/Patents Law (general)
Part of a divorce decision:

La oficina es competente, el proceso es el propio, las partes tienen personalidad...


Thank you in advance!

Discussion

Toni Castano Nov 18, 2016:
What the RAE says with regard to "propio" http://dle.rae.es/?id=UOGLw3j
Propio, pia
3. adj. Conveniente, adecuado. Dar el pésame es lo propio en estas ocasiones.

Proposed translations

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the proceeding is appropriate /or/ the appropriate one

As I understand it, it means that the type of proceeding being filed is correct, i.e., it could be "ex parte", "no-fault", etc.

In other words, "this type of proceeding is appropriate to the suit in question".
Peer comment(s):

agree Toni Castano : Strange Venezuelan use of "propio" here to refer to the proceeding. I think your interpretation is correct. Synonym for "apropiado, adecuado, conveniente".
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Thank you, Toni.
agree lorenab23
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Thanks, Lorena.
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the proceedings have been duly completed

That could be the general meaning of the phrase: that all the proceedings have been performed and that the parties are present.
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the proceedings are/petition is admissible

Not sure a court would say "appropriate
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