arbitrary command
[/ˈɑːrbɪtreri kəˈmænd/]
nounpl: arbitrary commands
comando arbitrário
1. An order or instruction given without rational basis, justification, or adherence to established rules or procedures
The manager's arbitrary command to reorganize the entire department without consultation frustrated the team.
O comando arbitrário do gerente de reorganizar todo o departamento sem consulta frustrou a equipe.
2. In computing, a directive or instruction executed by a system without user consent or standard authorization protocols
The system executed an arbitrary command that bypassed security protocols.
O sistema executou um comando arbitrário que contornou os protocolos de segurança.
3. An authoritarian directive issued based solely on personal will rather than law or reason
The dictator's arbitrary commands left citizens powerless and confused.
Os comandos arbitrários do ditador deixaram os cidadãos impotentes e confusos.
The term 'arbitrary command' is particularly relevant in discussions of workplace hierarchy, government authority, and data security in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it often relates to criticism of hierarchical corporate structures and historical authoritarian governance. In the USA, it frequently appears in tech security discussions and critiques of unilateral management decisions.
NYC Slang
boss move (when referring to an unjustified executive decision)
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →