What does instancia in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word instancia in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use instancia in Spanish.

The word instancia in Spanish means request, at first first of all, agency, by motion of the party, dismissal of the case, dismissal of the case, firstly, trial court, as a last resort, judge of first instance, first instance judge, court of first instance, first instance, court of first instance, court of last resort, no appeals. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word instancia

request

nombre femenino (petición escrita)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Presentó la instancia en el ayuntamiento de su localidad.
He presented the request to the local government.

at first first of all

nombre femenino (nivel administrativo) (related to time)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Le denegaron la solicitud en primera instancia y ahora recurrirá a instancia superior.
Her petition at first was denied, so she will now take her case to the high court.

agency

nombre femenino (organización, agencia)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El tema de la inmigración será tratado en instancias internacionales.
The topic of immigration will be discussed by international agencies.

by motion of the party

locución adverbial (formal (a petición de interesado) (legal)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

dismissal of the case

locución nominal masculina (derecho penal (der: nuevo juicio con más pruebas) (without prejudice)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

dismissal of the case

locución nominal femenina (derecho civil (der: se debe iniciar nuevo proceso)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

firstly

locución adverbial (para comenzar)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
En primera instancia, debemos averiguar quiénes estaban presentes.
Firstly, we should find out who was present.

trial court

locución adverbial (en primer tribunal) (legal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ese litigio no se va a resolver en primera instancia; es probable que termine en la Suprema Corte.
That litigation will not be resolved in trial court; it is likely it will end up in the Supreme Court.

as a last resort

locución adverbial (como último recurso)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Trataré de repararlo solo pero en última instancia puedo llamar al mecánico.
I will try to repair by myself but as a last resort I can call a mechanic.

judge of first instance, first instance judge

locución nominal con flexión de género (juez de primer nivel)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La jueza de primera instancia falló a favor del demandante.

court of first instance

(Derecho: de primer nivel)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La defensa apelará el fallo del juzgado de primera instancia.

first instance

(tipo de juzgado)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Como hay pruebas suficientes, el caso ya llegó a primera instancia y se espera que haya un fallo en las próximas semanas.
Since the evidence is sufficient, the case has been taken up by the first instance and we expect a verdict in the coming weeks.

court of first instance

(Derecho: órgano jurisdiccional)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

court of last resort

locución nominal femenina (Derecho: ultimo recurso) (formal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El Tribunal Supremo, que es la última instancia en nuestro país, determinará la suerte de los acusados.
The Supreme Court, which is the court of last resort in our country, will decide the fate of the defendants.

no appeals

(derecho: sin posibilidad de apelación)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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