determining against
[dɪˈtɜrmɪnɪŋ əˈɡɛnst]
verb phrase
determinando contra; decidindo contra
1. to make a decision or reach a conclusion that is unfavorable to someone or something; to rule or judge in opposition to
The court is determining against the defendant's appeal.
O tribunal está decidindo contra o recurso do réu.
2. to identify factors that work against or oppose a particular outcome or person
The evidence is determining against his innocence claim.
As provas estão determinando contra sua alegação de inocência.
This is primarily legal and formal terminology used in judicial and administrative contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It appears frequently in court decisions, legal documents, and formal written statements regarding judgments or conclusions.
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