# Law No. 7158 of December 7, 1983

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105650094](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105650094)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-7158-of-december-7-1983

## Summary
Law No. 7158 of December 7, 1983, is a Brazilian federal statute that grants a special pension to Mrs. Enrica Cerquetti Michailowsky (Vera Grabinska). It is a formal legal document enacted by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil and applies to the jurisdiction of Brazil.

## Key Facts
- **Full Title:** Lei nº 7158, de 7 de dezembro de 1983.
- **Type of Document:** An instance of a `statute`, which is a formal written document that creates law.
- **Country of Jurisdiction:** Brazil.
- **Publication Date:** December 7, 1983.
- **Place of Publication:** Brasília.
- **Legal Citation:** Lei nº 7158/1983.
- **Approving Authority:** Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
- **President at Promulgation:** João Figueiredo.
- **Main Subject:** Grants a "Pensão Especial" (Special Pension) and involves "Concessão" (Concession).
- **Beneficiary:** Mrs. Enrica Cerquetti Michailowsky (Vera Grabinska).
- **Language:** Brazilian Portuguese.
- **Official URL:** https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1980-1988/l7158.htm
- **LexML Brazil ID:** urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1983-12-07;7158
- **Wikidata Description:** Brazilian law.
- **Wikimedia Project:** Included on the focus list of WikiProject Brazilian Laws.

## FAQs
**What is the purpose of Law No. 7158/1983?**
This law's sole purpose is to grant a special pension to a specific individual, Mrs. Enrica Cerquetti Michailowsky, who is also identified as Vera Grabinska. It is an act of concession by the Brazilian federal government.

**Who approved this law and when?**
The law was approved and promulgated by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil on December 7, 1983, during the term of President João Figueiredo. It was officially published in Brasília on the same day.

**Where can I find the full text of this law?**
The authentic text of Law No. 7158/1983 is available online at the official website of the Brazilian Presidency's legislation portal. It is also cataloged in the LexML Brasil system, a repository for Brazilian legal norms.

## Why It Matters
Law No. 7158/1983 matters as a concrete example of a specific type of legislative act: a special pension grant. While not a broad public policy law, it demonstrates the Brazilian government's authority to enact individual-specific legislation through the formal statute process. Its existence highlights the granularity of legal systems, where laws can address singular cases alongside sweeping regulations. As a statute, it contributes to the body of Brazilian statutory law and serves as an official record of a legal act performed by the state. Its preservation in official digital archives ensures transparency and public access to all laws, regardless of their scope.

## Notable For
- **Specificity:** It is a law targeting a single beneficiary, Mrs. Enrica Cerquetti Michailowsky (Vera Grabinska).
- **Legal Classification:** It is a clear instance of a `statute`, the formal written document that creates law.
- **Digital Preservation:** It is cataloged with a permanent LexML Brazil identifier (`urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1983-12-07;7158`), ensuring long-term access and citation.
- **Executive Action:** It was promulgated under President João Figueiredo, the last president of Brazil's military regime.

## Body

### Identity and Classification
Law No. 7158 of December 7, 1983, is formally identified as `Lei nº 7158, de 7 de dezembro de 1983`. It is classified as an instance of a **statute**. A statute is defined as a formal written document that creates law, encompassing acts, executive orders, and by-laws. This classification places it within the broader legal concepts of a "written work," a "document," and a "rule."

### Content and Purpose
The law has a very specific purpose, as summarized in its `law_digest`:
- It "CONCEDE PENSÃO ESPECIAL A SRA. ENRICA CERQUETTI MICHAILOWSKY (VERA GRABINSKA)." (Translates to "GRANTS SPECIAL PENSION TO MRS. ENRICA CERQUETTI MICHAILOWSKY (VERA GRABINSKA).")
Its main subjects are categorized as "Pensão Especial" (Special Pension) and "Concessão" (Concession).

### Jurisdiction and Promulgation
- **Applies to Jurisdiction:** Brazil.
- **Country:** Brazil.
- **Approved By:** The Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
- **Promulgation Details:** The approval was a "promulgation" event that occurred on the law's publication date, December 7, 1983. The acting president at that point in time was João Figueiredo.

### Publication and Accessibility
- **Publication Date:** December 7, 1983.
- **Place of Publication:** Brasília.
- **Official Text URL:** The full text is available at `https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1980-1988/l7158.htm`.
- **Structured Data Identifier:** The law is registered in the LexML Brasil system with the ID `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1983-12-07;7158`.
- **Language:** The law is written in Brazilian Portuguese.

### Context within the Brazilian Legal System
As a Brazilian federal law, it is part of the country's statutory law. Brazil is a federal republic whose legal system is based on statutory law created by legislation. The law is included in the scope of **WikiProject Brazilian Laws**, a Wikimedia project dedicated to improving coverage of Brazilian legislation.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1983-12-07;7158)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=7158&ano=1983&data=07/12/1983&ato=b2dATTE50dBpWT172)
3. LexML Brasil