disputable measures
[dɪˈspjuːtəbəl ˈmɛʒərz]
noun phrase
medidas discutíveis
1. Actions, policies, or decisions that are open to debate, disagreement, or questioning due to their questionable validity, ethics, or effectiveness
The government's disputable measures to control inflation drew criticism from economists across the political spectrum.
As medidas discutíveis do governo para controlar a inflação atraíram críticas de economistas de todo o espectro político.
2. Steps or procedures whose legitimacy, appropriateness, or justification can be reasonably challenged or contested
The use of disputable measures in the investigation raised serious concerns about due process.
O uso de medidas discutíveis na investigação levantou sérias preocupações sobre o devido processo legal.
This phrase is frequently used in legal, political, and journalistic discourse in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it often appears in debates about government policies and judicial decisions, while in the USA it's common in discussions about executive orders and administrative actions. The term carries an implication of legitimacy concerns without necessarily implying illegality.
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