arbitrary ground
[/ˈɑːrbɪtreri ɡraʊnd/]
nounpl: arbitrary grounds
base arbitrária
1. A foundation, reason, or basis for decision or action that is chosen without rational justification or logical necessity; a reason that lacks objective validity
The judge dismissed the case on arbitrary grounds without providing proper legal justification.
O juiz rejeitou o caso em base arbitrária sem fornecer justificativa legal apropriada.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, a decision made according to personal whim rather than established rules or principles
The committee's selection of candidates on arbitrary grounds violated fair hiring practices.
A seleção de candidatos pela comissão em base arbitrária violou as práticas de contratação justa.
This term is predominantly used in legal, administrative, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it carries weight in discussions about justice system fairness and administrative procedures. In the US, it's frequently used in civil rights discourse and legal proceedings to challenge decisions perceived as unfair or discriminatory.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on arbitrary grounds
without arbitrary grounds
challenge arbitrary grounds
reject on arbitrary grounds
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