debatable measures
[dɪˈbeɪtəbəl ˈmɛʒərz]
noun phrasepl: debatable measures
medidas discutíveis
1. Actions, policies, or methods whose effectiveness, appropriateness, or morality is open to discussion and disagreement
The government's debatable measures to control inflation sparked heated debate among economists.
As medidas discutíveis do governo para controlar a inflação provocaram intenso debate entre economistas.
2. Strategies or decisions that lack clear consensus and are subject to legitimate controversy
These debatable measures raised concerns about their long-term consequences.
Essas medidas discutíveis levantaram preocupações sobre suas consequências a longo prazo.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'debatable measures' is used when discussing government policies, business decisions, or social initiatives that lack unanimous support. In Brazil, this phrase often appears in news media and political discourse when discussing controversial policies. In the USA, it's commonly used in policy discussions, opinion pieces, and academic debates. The term suggests legitimate grounds for disagreement rather than clear right or wrong.
NYC Slang
sketchy moves / sus measures
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