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bias illegally

[/ˈbaɪəs ɪˈliːɡəli/]
verb phrase
enviesar ilegalmente
1. To influence or prejudice something unlawfully; to act in a manner that violates laws against discrimination or fair practice
The judge was accused of biasing illegally against the defendant.
O juiz foi acusado de enviesar ilegalmente contra o réu.
2. To manipulate or skew results, decisions, or processes in violation of legal requirements
The company was fined for biasing illegally the hiring process.
A empresa foi multada por enviesar ilegalmente o processo de contratação.
Synonyms
discriminate unlawfullyprejudice illegallymanipulate unfairlyskew unlawfully
Antonyms
treat fairlyact impartiallycomply with lawmaintain objectivity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enviesar ilegalmente
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese legal contexts
Portugal
enviesar ilegalmente
Standard usage in Portuguese legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

play favorites illegally
stack the deck unfairly
rig the system against the law
show favoritism unlawfully
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