disapproved decision
[/ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd dɪˈsɪʒən/]
noun phrasepl: disapproved decisions
decisão desaprovada
1. A choice or determination made by an authority that has been rejected, criticized, or formally opposed by a reviewing body, superior, or relevant stakeholders
The court's disapproved decision was appealed to a higher authority.
A decisão desaprovada do tribunal foi apelada para uma autoridade superior.
2. An official ruling or judgment that fails to receive endorsement or acceptance from those affected or responsible for oversight
The disapproved decision by the committee sparked public controversy.
A decisão desaprovada pela comissão desencadeou controvérsia pública.
This term is frequently encountered in Brazilian legal and governmental contexts, where decisions by administrative bodies, courts, or legislative committees can be formally disapproved through appeals, votes, or judicial review. The concept reflects hierarchical decision-making structures common in both Brazilian and American institutional frameworks, though appeals processes and grounds for disapproval vary significantly between the two legal systems.
NYC Slang
thumbs-down ruling
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