arbitrary assistance
[/ˈɑːrbɪtreri əˈsɪstəns/]
noun phrasepl: arbitrary assistances
assistência arbitrária
1. Help or support provided based on random, capricious, or discretionary decisions rather than established rules or principles
The distribution of resources was criticized as arbitrary assistance that favored certain groups over others.
A distribuição de recursos foi criticada como assistência arbitrária que favorecia certos grupos em relação a outros.
2. In legal contexts, aid or intervention that is not bound by consistent standards or predetermined criteria
The judge's decision to grant arbitrary assistance to one party without documented justification raised questions about fairness.
A decisão do juiz de conceder assistência arbitrária a uma das partes sem justificativa documentada levantou questões sobre equidade.
This term is primarily used in legal, administrative, and social policy contexts in both Brazil and Portugal to critique unfair or inconsistent distribution of resources or aid. It carries a negative connotation, suggesting lack of transparency and potential corruption or bias in decision-making processes.
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