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disputed measure

[dɪˈspjuːtɪd ˈmɛʒər]
nounpl: disputed measures
medida contestada
1. A proposed action, policy, or legislative proposal that is subject to disagreement, debate, or controversy among parties involved
The new tax reform is a disputed measure that has divided Parliament.
A nova reforma fiscal é uma medida contestada que dividiu o Parlamento.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, a decision or action whose validity or appropriateness is being challenged
The court ruled on the disputed measure regarding environmental regulations.
O tribunal se pronunciou sobre a medida contestada relativa às regulações ambientais.
Synonyms
controversial measurecontested measuredebatable measurequestionable measure
Antonyms
agreed measureuncontroversial measureaccepted measure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medida contestada
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
medida polêmica
Alternative with emphasis on controversy
Portugal
medida contestada
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a bone of contention
a point of contention
subject to debate
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