corrupt decision
[kəˈrʌpt dɪˈsɪʒən]
noun phrasefemininepl: corrupt decisions / decisões corruptas
decisão corrupta
1. A judgment or ruling made by an official or authority figure that is influenced by bribery, personal gain, or dishonest motives rather than justice or law
The judge's corrupt decision favored the wealthy defendant who had paid him off.
A decisão corrupta do juiz favoreceu o réu rico que o havia subornado.
2. An administrative or judicial determination that violates ethical standards and legal procedures for improper benefit
The investigation revealed a pattern of corrupt decisions in the city council's permit approvals.
A investigação revelou um padrão de decisões corruptas nas aprovações de licenças do conselho municipal.
This term carries significant weight in both Brazilian and American legal discourse. In Brazil, discussions of 'decisões corruptas' are tied to broader concerns about judicial independence and institutional reform, particularly post-Lula era investigations. In the USA, the concept relates to ongoing debates about judicial integrity and political influence in courts. The phrase is commonly used in media coverage of high-profile corruption cases and political scandals.
NYC Slang
dirty ruling / bought decision / fixed verdict
Related Idioms & Phrases
justice perverted by corruption
a decision bought and paid for
palm-greasing judgment
money talks louder than justice
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