"案中案"如何翻译成英语？"nested case"和"nesting case statements"

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Is there any English formal or legal term to express Chinese "案中案"?

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The term "案中案" is a Chinese legal concept that refers to a situation where a case within a case occurs. It describes a scenario where a secondary legal issue arises within an existing case, requiring separate consideration and determination. In English, there is no direct equivalent formal or legal term for "案中案." However, the concept can be explained or referred to as a "sub-case" or "nested case" within a larger case. These terms convey the idea that a secondary legal issue has emerged within the main case, requiring separate analysis or examination.

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Explain in more detail what is 'nested case'

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In the context of law, a "nested case" refers to a situation where a separate legal issue arises within an existing case, forming a distinct and subsidiary component of the main case. It is called "nested" because it is conceptually contained within the larger case, much like a smaller case within a larger one.
A nested case typically involves a specific legal question or dispute that is distinct from the primary issue being addressed in the main case. It may require separate consideration, evidence, and legal analysis. While the main case focuses on the primary matter at hand, the nested case branches off as a related but separate aspect that needs to be resolved.
The term "nested case" emphasizes the hierarchical relationship between the main case and the subsidiary issue. It suggests that the secondary matter is contained within the larger case and is dependent on its outcome. The resolution of the nested case may impact or be influenced by the decision reached in the main case, but it requires its own examination and determination.
Overall, a nested case represents a distinct legal matter that arises within the context of a larger case, requiring separate attention and consideration while being connected to the main proceedings.

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What is 'nested case statements'? How is it related to 'nested case'?

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In computer programming, a "nested case statement" refers to a construct that allows for the evaluation of multiple conditions and execution of corresponding code blocks within a larger case statement. It is a way to handle complex decision-making scenarios by nesting one or more case statements inside another.
A nested case statement is related to the concept of a nested case in the sense that it involves hierarchical or nested structures. However, the context and meaning differ.
In a nested case statement, the code branches into multiple levels based on different conditions. Each case statement evaluates a specific condition, and if the condition is met, the corresponding code block associated with that condition is executed. Within any of these code blocks, another nested case statement can be included to further evaluate additional conditions.
Here's a simplified example in a programming language like C++:
switch (variable1) {
    case value1:
        // code block
        switch (variable2) {
            case value2:
                // code block
                break;
            case value3:
                // code block
                break;
            // more cases
        }
        break;
    case value4:
        // code block
        break;
    // more cases
}

In this example, the outer switch statement evaluates the value of variable1. Depending on the value, it enters a specific code block. Within one of those code blocks, there is a nested switch statement that evaluates the value of variable2. The execution continues based on the inner conditions.
By nesting case statements, complex decision-making logic can be implemented, allowing for different code paths based on various conditions.
In summary, a nested case statement is a programming construct that involves nesting one or more case statements inside another to handle complex decision-making scenarios with multiple conditions and corresponding code blocks.

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Therefore, the idea of 'nesting case statements' has nothing to do with the legal term, or criminal case, of 'nested case'?

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That's correct. The concept of "nesting case statements" in computer programming is unrelated to the legal term or criminal case of "nested case." They are distinct and unrelated concepts.
In computer programming, "nested case statements" refer to the organization of code logic within a programming language to handle multiple conditions and their corresponding actions.
On the other hand, in a legal context, a "nested case" or "case within a case" typically refers to a situation where one legal case is embedded or contained within another. It could involve a subsidiary case that arises within the larger framework of the main case.
While both terms use the word "nested" and involve hierarchical structures, they pertain to different domains. The term "nested case statements" is specific to programming and deals with conditional branching, whereas the term "nested case" pertains to legal proceedings and the relationship between multiple legal cases.