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disputed finale

[/dɪˈspjuːtɪd fɪˈnɑːli/]
nounpl: disputed finales
final contestado
1. The ending of a competition, game, or event whose result is questioned or contested by one or more parties due to controversial circumstances or disagreement about the outcome
The boxing match ended in a disputed finale when the judges' decision was challenged by the losing fighter's team.
A luta de boxe terminou com um final contestado quando a decisão dos juízes foi questionada pela equipe do lutador derrotado.
2. An inconclusive or controversial ending to a competition where the legitimacy of the result is in doubt
The election had a disputed finale that led to recounts and legal challenges.
A eleição teve um final contestado que levou a recontagens e desafios legais.
Synonyms
controversial endingcontested conclusiondisputed outcomequestionable finish
Antonyms
clear victoryundisputed windecisive ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final contestado
Most commonly used term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
final polêmico
Emphasizes the controversial nature
São Paulo
final em disputa
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
final contestado
Similar to Brazilian usage with formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

a close call
a photo finish
to contest a decision
to leave things up in the air
to go down to the wire
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