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arbitrary consequence

[ˈɑːrbɪtreri ˈkɒnsɪkwəns]
nounpl: arbitrary consequences
consequência arbitrária
1. A result or outcome that follows from something but is based on random, capricious, or unreasonable reasoning rather than logical causation
The judge's arbitrary consequence for the minor offense seemed unrelated to the crime itself.
A consequência arbitrária do juiz para a infração menor parecia não relacionada ao crime em si.
2. An effect or result that is imposed without clear justification or logical connection to its cause
Failing the entire class due to one late assignment was an arbitrary consequence that students protested.
Reprovar toda a turma por causa de uma tarefa atrasada foi uma consequência arbitrária que os alunos contestaram.
Synonyms
random outcomecapricious resultunfounded consequencebaseless outcome
Antonyms
logical consequencejustified resultreasonable outcomenatural consequence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consequência arbitrária
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
consequência arbitrária
Common in formal and legal contexts
Portugal
consequência arbitrária
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

reap what you sow
out of the blue
come what may
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