arguable measures
[ˈɑːrɡjuəbl ˈmɛʒərz]
noun phrase
medidas discutíveis
1. Actions, policies, or steps whose effectiveness, necessity, or appropriateness can be reasonably debated or questioned
The government implemented arguable measures to control inflation, though economists disagreed on their effectiveness.
O governo implementou medidas discutíveis para controlar a inflação, embora economistas discordassem sobre sua eficácia.
2. Methods or approaches that are subject to legitimate criticism or alternative interpretations
Some argue that these are arguable measures that may have unintended consequences.
Alguns argumentam que são medidas discutíveis que podem ter consequências não intencionais.
In Brazilian and Portuguese discourse, 'medidas discutíveis' is commonly used in political, economic, and social debates. It reflects a pragmatic acknowledgment that policy decisions often lack universal agreement, particularly in democratic contexts where multiple stakeholders have competing interests.
NYC Slang
sketchy moves; questionable plays
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