arbitrary determination
[/ˈɑːrbɪtreri dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: arbitrary determinations / determinações arbitrárias
determinação arbitrária
1. A decision or ruling made by someone in power based on personal whim, preference, or discretion rather than fixed rules, standards, or logical reasoning
The judge's arbitrary determination to increase the sentence without justification was grounds for appeal.
A determinação arbitrária do juiz de aumentar a sentença sem justificativa foi motivo para apelação.
2. An authoritative decision that is not based on established law, regulation, or objective criteria
The manager's arbitrary determination of employee bonuses caused frustration among staff.
A determinação arbitrária dos bônus dos funcionários pelo gerente causou frustração entre a equipe.
3. In legal and administrative contexts, a decision made without due process or rational basis
The court ruled that the agency's arbitrary determination violated due process rights.
O tribunal decidiu que a determinação arbitrária da agência violou os direitos do devido processo legal.
In Brazilian legal and administrative culture, 'determinação arbitrária' is a significant concern, often invoked when discussing judicial abuse, administrative overreach, or managerial misconduct. The concept is particularly relevant in labor disputes and public administration. In the USA, this phrase is prominent in constitutional and administrative law discussions, reflecting deep concerns about individual rights and government accountability.
NYC Slang
power trip decision / boss move without reason
Related Idioms & Phrases
rule of law vs. arbitrary determination
arbitrary determination without due process
challenge an arbitrary determination
act with arbitrary determination
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