arbitrary request

[/ˈɑːrbɪtreri rɪˈkwɛst/]
noun phrasepl: arbitrary requests
pedido arbitrário
1. a request made without reasonable cause, justification, or logical basis; a demand based on personal whim or authority rather than reason
The manager's arbitrary request to work on weekends upset the entire team.
O pedido arbitrário do gerente para trabalhar nos fins de semana deixou toda a equipe frustrada.
2. a demand that appears to be made without following established rules, procedures, or fairness
The arbitrary request for additional documentation seemed unreasonable given the circumstances.
O pedido arbitrário de documentação adicional pareceu injustificado dadas as circunstâncias.
In Brazilian business culture, arbitrary requests are often viewed negatively and can damage workplace relationships. Portuguese administrative law recognizes 'arbitrariedade' as a legal concern. In American corporate contexts, arbitrary requests may be challenged through HR procedures or documented objections.
NYC Slang
random ask; sketchy demand
Synonyms / Sinônimos
capricious demandunreasonable requestwhimsical demandunjustified requestautocratic demand
Antonyms / Antônimos
justified requestreasonable requestfair demandrational requestsubstantiated request

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pedido arbitrário
standard formal usage in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pedido sem razão
more colloquial alternative emphasizing lack of justification
São Paulo
solicitação arbitrária
common in corporate/business environments
Portugal
pedido arbitrário
identical to Brazilian Portuguese; also used in legal/administrative contexts

Related Words

arbitrary decisionarbitrary powerdiscretionary requestauthoritarian demandwhimsical choice

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of the blue request
pull something out of thin air
ask the moon
come out of nowhere
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