biased legislation
[ˈbaɪəst ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: biased legislations
legislação tendenciosa
1. Laws or legal acts that favor one group, party, or interest over another in an unfair or discriminatory manner
The court struck down the biased legislation that discriminated against minority groups.
O tribunal anulou a legislação tendenciosa que discriminava grupos minoritários.
2. Legal statutes that are enacted with prejudicial intent or effect
Critics argued that the new tax law was biased legislation designed to benefit wealthy corporations.
Críticos argumentaram que a nova lei tributária era legislação tendenciosa projetada para beneficiar grandes corporações.
In Brazil, discussions of biased legislation often relate to historical inequalities and ongoing debates about social justice, particularly regarding racial discrimination and land rights. In the USA, the term is frequently used in political discourse regarding voting rights, tax policy, and civil rights protections. Both contexts emphasize the role of judicial review in striking down such legislation.
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