arbitrary practices
[/ˈɑrbɪˌtrɛri ˈpræktɪsɪz/]
nounpl: arbitrary practices
práticas arbitrárias
1. Actions or procedures that are based on random choice or personal whim rather than reason, law, or established rules
The manager was criticized for arbitrary practices in hiring decisions.
O gerente foi criticado por práticas arbitrárias nas decisões de contratação.
2. Decisions or actions made by authority without consistent principles or standards
Arbitrary practices in law enforcement undermine public trust.
Práticas arbitrárias na aplicação da lei prejudicam a confiança pública.
3. Business or organizational conduct that is capricious and lacks transparent criteria
The company's arbitrary practices regarding employee benefits caused dissatisfaction.
As práticas arbitrárias da empresa em relação aos benefícios dos funcionários causaram insatisfação.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'arbitrary practices' is a term frequently used in legal disputes, labor relations, and corporate governance discussions. In Brazil, it is often invoked in discussions about administrative law and workers' rights. In the USA, it appears prominently in civil rights discourse and employment law. The phrase carries negative connotations in both cultures, suggesting unfairness and lack of transparency.
NYC Slang
playing it fast and loose; pulling decisions out of thin air
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