arbitrary judgments

[/ˈɑːrbɪtreri ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/]
noun phrasepl: arbitrary judgments
julgamentos arbitrários
1. Decisions or conclusions made without reasonable basis, logical reasoning, or fair consideration of facts; judgments based on random choice or personal whim rather than objective criteria
The court ruled that the manager's arbitrary judgments in firing employees violated company policy.
O tribunal decidiu que os julgamentos arbitrários do gerente ao demitir funcionários violaram a política da empresa.
2. Rulings or determinations characterized by the exercise of power without restraint or legal justification
The citizens protested against the government's arbitrary judgments regarding freedom of speech.
Os cidadãos protestaram contra os julgamentos arbitrários do governo sobre liberdade de expressão.
In both Brazilian and American legal contexts, arbitrary judgments are viewed negatively as violations of due process and fairness. In Brazil, concerns about arbitrary judgments in judicial and administrative decisions reflect historical issues with corruption and lack of institutional accountability. In the USA, arbitrary judgments are considered contrary to constitutional principles and the rule of law.
NYC Slang
off-the-wall decisions, random calls
Synonyms / Sinônimos
capricious decisionsunfounded rulingswhimsical determinationsunreasoned conclusionsdiscretionary decisions without justification
Antonyms / Antônimos
fair judgmentsreasoned decisionsimpartial rulingsjustified conclusionsobjective determinations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
julgamentos arbitrários
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
julgamentos arbitrários
Commonly used in legal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
julgamentos arbitrários
Used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
julgamentos arbitrários
Similar usage in formal legal discourse

Related Words

arbitraryjudgmentcapriciousdespotismjudicial discretionunfounded

Related Idioms & Phrases

at the drop of a hat
on a whim
without rhyme or reason
shoot from the hip
decision by fiat
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