arbitrary assessment
[/ˈɑːrbɪtreri əˈsɛsmənt/]
nounpl: arbitrary assessments
avaliação arbitrária
1. A judgment, evaluation, or appraisal made without objective criteria, systematic method, or fair reasoning; based on personal whim or random decision rather than established standards
The teacher's arbitrary assessment of the students' performance was criticized for lacking consistency and clear rubrics.
A avaliação arbitrária do desempenho dos alunos pela professora foi criticada por carecer de consistência e critérios claros.
2. In legal or tax contexts, an official determination of value, liability, or damages made without sufficient evidence or transparent methodology
The tax authority's arbitrary assessment of the company's income led to a dispute that required court intervention.
A avaliação arbitrária da renda da empresa pela autoridade fiscal resultou em uma disputa que exigiu intervenção judicial.
In Brazil, the term 'avaliação arbitrária' is particularly significant in legal disputes involving tax authorities and labor courts, where arbitrary assessments by government agencies are frequently contested. In the United States, similar concerns arise in educational grading and administrative proceedings. Both cultures value transparent, objective criteria over arbitrary decision-making, reflecting broader principles of fairness and due process.
NYC Slang
a judgment call gone wrong / off-the-cuff assessment
Related Idioms & Phrases
without rhyme or reason
at the drop of a hat
rule of thumb gone awry
por livre arbítrio (Portuguese: by arbitrary will)
sem critério estabelecido (Portuguese: without established criteria)
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