reclamado

Reclamado is a term used in Iberian and Portuguese-speaking legal language. It derives from the verb reclamar and can function as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it means something that has been claimed, demanded, or asserted, as in derechos reclamados (claimed rights). As a noun, it denotes the party against whom a claim or complaint is brought, i.e., the respondent or defendant in a legal proceeding.

In Brazilian Portuguese, the word is common in labor law. In a reclamação trabalhista (labor claim), the reclamante is the claimant or employee who files the claim, and the reclamado is the party challenged in the claim, typically the employer or a company. The reclamado is obligated to respond to the allegations and present defenses within the procedural timelines.

In civil or administrative contexts, reclamado can be used to designate the person or entity that must answer a petition or demand. However, in many jurisdictions other terms such as demandado (defendant) or réu are also widely used to denote the opposing party. The exact usage and status of the reclamado can vary depending on the legal system and the type of proceeding.

Overall, reclamado centers on the role of the party facing a claim, while its adjectival form describes something that has been claimed or asserted. The term is most recognizable in Portuguese-language legal documents and is less common in everyday language outside formal litigation.