ambiguous ruling
[/æmˈbɪɡjuəs ˈruːlɪŋ/]
nounpl: ambiguous rulings
decisão ambígua
1. A judicial decision or official pronouncement that is unclear, vague, or capable of being interpreted in multiple ways, leaving uncertainty about its true intent or application
The court's ambiguous ruling on intellectual property rights left both parties confused about their legal obligations.
A decisão ambígua do tribunal sobre direitos de propriedade intelectual deixou ambas as partes confusas sobre suas obrigações legais.
2. A judgment or determination that lacks clear language and may be subject to different interpretations in practice
The ambiguous ruling created more legal disputes than it resolved.
A decisão ambígua criou mais disputas legais do que resolveu.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, ambiguous rulings are often criticized as they create uncertainty and may lead to appeals or further litigation. In Brazil, such rulings can be subject to clarification through 'embargos de declaração' (motions for clarification). In the US, ambiguous Supreme Court decisions frequently become the subject of intense academic and political debate.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy ruling
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