Some examples of word usage: pettifoggers
1. The courtroom was filled with pettifoggers arguing over technicalities instead of focusing on the main issue.
Translation: A sala do tribunal estava cheia de pettifoggers discutindo tecnicidades em vez de focar na questão principal.
2. The pettifoggers tried to confuse the jury with irrelevant details to win the case.
Translation: Os pettifoggers tentaram confundir o júri com detalhes irrelevantes para ganhar o caso.
3. The lawyer was known for being a skilled pettifogger, always finding loopholes in the law to benefit his clients.
Translation: O advogado era conhecido por ser um hábil pettifogger, sempre encontrando brechas na lei para beneficiar seus clientes.
4. The judge grew tired of the pettifoggers' constant interruptions and warned them to stick to the relevant arguments.
Translation: O juiz se cansou das constantes interrupções dos pettifoggers e os advertiu a se ater aos argumentos relevantes.
5. The pettifoggers were relentless in their pursuit of a mistrial, causing delays in the legal proceedings.
Translation: Os pettifoggers eram implacáveis em sua busca por um julgamento nulo, causando atrasos nos procedimentos legais.
6. Despite the pettifoggers' attempts to derail the case, justice prevailed in the end.
Translation: Apesar das tentativas dos pettifoggers de atrapalhar o caso, a justiça prevaleceu no final.