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ambiguous order

[æmˈbɪɡjuəs ˈɔrdər]
nounpl: ambiguous orders
ordem ambígua
1. A command or instruction that can be interpreted in multiple ways, leaving uncertainty about the intended meaning or execution
The manager's ambiguous order left the team confused about which project to prioritize.
A ordem ambígua do gerente deixou a equipe confusa sobre qual projeto priorizar.
2. In law or business contexts, an instruction or directive that lacks clarity and may lead to different interpretations or disputes
The contract contained an ambiguous order regarding payment terms, which resulted in litigation.
O contrato continha uma ordem ambígua em relação aos termos de pagamento, o que resultou em litígio.
Synonyms
vague orderunclear instructionequivocal commandambivalent direction
Antonyms
clear orderexplicit instructionunambiguous commanddefinitive directive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ordem ambígua
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
ordem ambígua
Common in corporate and legal environments
Portugal
ordem ambígua
Formal usage in administrative and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

open to interpretation
unclear directive
mixed signals
leave room for doubt
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