biased decision

[ˈbaɪəst dɪˈsɪʒən]
noun phrasepl: biased decisions
decisão tendenciosa
1. A judgment or choice made with prejudice, favoring one side unfairly over another due to personal beliefs, preferences, or preconceived notions rather than objective analysis
The jury's biased decision favored the defendant because he was from a wealthy family.
A decisão tendenciosa do júri favoreceu o réu porque ele era de uma família rica.
2. A determination influenced by systematic error or discrimination rather than based on merit or factual evidence
Management's biased decision to promote only male employees violated company policy.
A decisão tendenciosa da administração de promover apenas funcionários do sexo masculino violou a política da empresa.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'biased decision' is commonly discussed in legal, HR, and academic settings. In Brazil, concerns about bias are increasingly prominent in discussions about affirmative action (políticas de ação afirmativa) and diversity. In the USA, the term is frequently used in discussions about systemic racism, workplace discrimination, and judicial fairness. The concept carries significant legal implications in both countries.
NYC Slang
a rigged call
Synonyms / Sinônimos
prejudiced decisionunfair judgmentdiscriminatory choicepartisan decisionskewed verdict
Antonyms / Antônimos
impartial decisionfair judgmentobjective choiceunbiased verdictneutral decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão tendenciosa
Most common term used in legal and formal contexts
Brazil
decisão parcial
Alternative informal usage meaning partial or one-sided decision
São Paulo
decisão enviesada
Technical term used in academic and statistical contexts
Portugal
decisão enviesada
Preferred European Portuguese term, more formal and technical

Related Words

biasprejudicediscriminationimpartialityobjectivityfairness

Related Idioms & Phrases

stack the deck
play favorites
show one's colors
have an axe to grind
wear rose-tinted glasses
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