An “ occurrence ” is a request that is made in writing; it is a word used mostly in Mexico and Guatemala. It is used in the judicial or legal sphere, although it can also be mentioned in the workplace, within a formal framework.
The Dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy defines "occurrence" (which it incorporated in the 1803 edition) as a "contest" or "copy", although it clarifies that this is a noun out of use. The second meaning of the RAE for "occurrence" is a written request, something used mainly in Guatemala and Mexico.
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For its part, the Dictionary of Mexicanisms by Guido Gómez de Silva, indicates that "occurrence" is a word that comes from the Latin "occursus", which meant "encounter" or "shock", while also sharing the definition of the RAE.
In general, in these countries, an “occurrence” is a request that is made in writing before an authority, public official, judge or even a boss. Some even point out that it may be a memorial or understanding, although it is clarified that it is used more frequently in the legal field.
On the other hand, "occurrence" was previously used as a synonym for crowd, so it was used to indicate that a place was full or crowded with people.
Ocurso in Mexico
In Mexico, the word “occurrence” is used in the legal circle by lawyers to refer to the legal document that is presented before a court, prosecutor, defense counsel, judge or other related sectors.
An “occurrence” is then a written request that arises when defending the rights of the client or represented by the lawyers.
In Guatemala
In Guatemala, for example, article 132 of the Law of Amparo, Personal Exhibition and Constitutionality, contains the concept of “factual occurrence”. This occurs if a court denies an appeal; the aggrieved party may go to the Constitutional Court, provided that the denial notification is received within three days of arrival and the appeal request is clarified.
In that case, the Court will forward the original "occurrence" to the lower court for information within 24 hours. Then, it will resolve by declaring whether or not it accepts the order from which the appeal was denied. If the Court deems it necessary, it could ask for the original cars.
If the first of the cases occurs, it will continue in accordance with the provisions of article 130 of the Law, while if the second case occurs, it will declare the "occurrence" without place, ordering at the same time that the proceedings be filed and fining to the appellant.
In Costa Rica
But “occurrence” is also used in Costa Rica, where it is a request for a specific procedure before a State agency, such as the Public Registry or the National Property Registry.
Synonyms
Some words that have a meaning similar to "occurrence" are "written", "note", "request", "notice", "epistle", "plea" or "message".
Usage examples
- "I sent an incident to the court to review the case."
- "By means of the present occurrence I address your honor."
- "Keep in mind that in case the occurrence is denied in order not to appear before the judge, you will be fined a thousand dollars."
- “We got to the bar but it was a complete occurrence. Impossible to get a table ”.
-Through an incident presented to the Disciplinary Court, the club asked that the sanction be lifted on its star player for the final ".
- "By means of this occurrence I request instruction from the Secretary of the Municipality so that, within his possibilities recognized by the law, in advance he requires who the payroll should be dispersed."
References
- Ocurso. (2019). Dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy. Recovered from: dle.rae.es
- Ocurso. (2019). Dictionary of Mexicanisms by Guido Gómez de Silva. Recovered from: academia.org.mx
- Ocourse in fact. Recovered from: leydeguatemala.com
- "Complaint alderman of Ixtenco retention of prerogatives." Recovered from: elsoldetlaxacala.com.mx