arbitrary commission
[/ˈɑːrbɪtreri kəˈmɪʃən/]
nounpl: arbitrary commissions
comissão arbitrária
1. A fee or percentage charged by an intermediary, agent, or broker that is determined without a fixed standard or established rate; a discretionary payment based on subjective criteria
The real estate agent charged an arbitrary commission of 6% instead of the standard 5%.
O agente imobiliário cobrou uma comissão arbitrária de 6% em vez do padrão de 5%.
2. In legal and financial contexts, a commission imposed or set without clear justification, established rules, or objective standards
The court ruled that the arbitrary commission levied on imports violated trade agreements.
O tribunal decidiu que a comissão arbitrária cobrada sobre importações violava acordos comerciais.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian commercial law and financial regulation contexts. There has been increased scrutiny of arbitrary commissions in recent years due to consumer protection laws. In Portugal, similar concerns exist regarding financial transparency and fair pricing practices.
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