debased practices
[/dɪˈbeɪst ˈpræktɪsɪz/]
noun phrasepl: debased practices
práticas degradadas
1. Morally or ethically corrupt, dishonest, or dishonorable methods or habits that violate standards of integrity
The company was exposed for its debased practices in labor exploitation and environmental violations.
A empresa foi exposta por suas práticas degradadas em exploração trabalhista e violações ambientais.
2. Actions or procedures that have been reduced in quality, value, or moral standing from their original standards
The journalist criticized the media outlet for debased practices that prioritize sensationalism over truth.
O jornalista criticou o veículo de mídia por práticas degradadas que priorizam sensacionalismo sobre a verdade.
This phrase is commonly used in business, journalism, and legal contexts in both American and Brazilian English to describe institutional misconduct. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions about corporate governance and political corruption. In the USA, it's often used in media criticism and corporate accountability discussions.
NYC Slang
dirty practices; shady dealings
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