baseless holdup
[/ˈbeɪsləs ˈhɒldʌp/]
noun phrasepl: baseless holdups
atraso infundado / parada injustificada
1. An unjustified or unfounded delay, obstruction, or pause in a process, transaction, or activity without valid reason or supporting evidence
The project faced a baseless holdup when the contractor suddenly stopped work without providing any documentation.
O projeto enfrentou um atraso infundado quando o contratante interrompeu o trabalho sem fornecer nenhuma documentação.
2. A robbery or theft without legitimate cause or justification; stealing from someone without grounds
The defendant claimed the arrest was a baseless holdup orchestrated by corrupt officials.
O réu alegou que a prisão era uma abordagem infundada orquestrada por autoridades corruptas.
This phrase is commonly used in both American legal contexts and Brazilian Portuguese to describe situations where someone claims unfair treatment or improper delays. In Brazil, it's often used in labor disputes and criminal justice discussions, while in the US, it frequently appears in business and legal proceedings to challenge the legitimacy of actions taken against individuals or companies.
NYC Slang
sketchy holdup / bogus delay
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