debatable alteration
[dɪˈbeɪtəbəl ɔːltəˈreɪʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: debatable alterations / alterações discutíveis
alteração discutível
1. A change or modification whose validity, appropriateness, or correctness is subject to debate or disagreement among stakeholders
The editor made a debatable alteration to the manuscript that sparked controversy among the literary critics.
O editor fez uma alteração discutível no manuscrito que causou controvérsia entre os críticos literários.
2. A modification of text, document, or original work that lacks clear consensus or agreement regarding its merit or necessity
The debatable alteration to the contract's terms required approval from all parties involved.
A alteração discutível nos termos do contrato exigiu aprovação de todas as partes envolvidas.
3. In legal or academic contexts, a change that may be questioned, challenged, or contested due to ambiguity or disagreement
The court ruled that the debatable alteration to the original document was not legally binding.
O tribunal decidiu que a alteração discutível do documento original não era juridicamente vinculante.
In Brazilian legal and academic contexts, 'alteração discutível' is commonly used when discussing contract amendments, textual edits, or policy changes that lack unanimous agreement. The term reflects the importance of consensus and transparent communication in Brazilian business culture, where stakeholder input is valued. In the US, this phrase frequently appears in editorial, legal, and academic settings where transparency and justification of changes are expected.
NYC Slang
sketchy change / sus edit
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