arbitrary procedures
[/ˈɑːrbɪtreri prəˈsiːdʒərz/]
noun phrase
procedimentos arbitrários
1. Methods or processes that are based on random choice or personal whim rather than reason, system, or established rules
The company was criticized for using arbitrary procedures in hiring decisions without clear criteria.
A empresa foi criticada por usar procedimentos arbitrários em decisões de contratação sem critérios claros.
2. Legal or administrative processes that lack consistency, fairness, or adherence to predetermined standards
The arbitrary procedures used by the court violated the defendant's right to due process.
Os procedimentos arbitrários utilizados pelo tribunal violaram o direito de devido processo legal do réu.
3. Processes that are determined by an authority figure's discretion rather than objective rules
Arbitrary procedures in government can lead to corruption and inequality among citizens.
Procedimentos arbitrários no governo podem levar à corrupção e desigualdade entre os cidadãos.
In Brazilian legal and administrative contexts, 'procedimentos arbitrários' is a critical term used to describe violations of fairness and due process. This concept is particularly important in discussions about government corruption, judicial reform, and workers' rights. The term carries negative connotations and is often used in advocacy for institutional transparency and accountability.
Related Idioms & Phrases
rule of law versus arbitrary procedures
arbitrary procedures without rhyme or reason
arbitrary procedures at the whim of authority
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