denied consequence
[dɪˈnaɪd ˈkɒnsɪkwəns]
noun phrasepl: denied consequences
consequência negada
1. A result or effect that is refused acknowledgment or rejected as valid, often implying someone avoids responsibility for an outcome
The CEO faced criticism for the denied consequence of the company's environmental pollution.
O CEO enfrentou críticas pela consequência negada da poluição ambiental da empresa.
2. In logic or philosophy, a conclusion that is explicitly rejected or contradicted
His argument relied on a denied consequence that made the entire thesis unstable.
Seu argumento dependia de uma consequência negada que tornava a tese inteira instável.
3. A refusal to accept the logical or natural outcome of an action or decision
The government's denied consequence of the new policy led to public outrage.
A consequência negada da nova política pelo governo levou à indignação pública.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, political, and business contexts in both Brazilian and American English to describe situations where parties attempt to avoid responsibility for negative outcomes. In Brazil, it often appears in discussions about corporate accountability and government policy. The concept relates to philosophical discussions about logical fallacies and ethical responsibility.
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