discretionary statement
[/dɪˈskreʃəneri ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: discretionary statements
declaração discricionária
1. A statement or declaration made at the discretion or judgment of an individual or authority, without strict obligation or fixed rules
The judge made a discretionary statement regarding the sentencing options available to the court.
O juiz fez uma declaração discricionária sobre as opções de sentença disponíveis ao tribunal.
2. In legal and business contexts, a statement that is optional or left to the judgment of the person making it rather than mandated
The company's discretionary statement in the annual report highlighted potential risks without legal requirement.
A declaração discricionária da empresa no relatório anual destacou riscos potenciais sem exigência legal.
3. A formal communication where the speaker exercises personal judgment or choice in what to disclose
The executive's discretionary statement addressed certain business matters at her own discretion.
A declaração discricionária do executivo abordou certas questões comerciais a seu próprio critério.
This term is predominantly used in formal legal, judicial, and corporate contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it frequently appears in court rulings and official business communications. The concept emphasizes the authority's freedom to make choices based on judgment rather than strict adherence to predetermined rules, reflecting an important principle in administrative and common law traditions.
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