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disputed policy

[/dɪˈspjuːtɪd ˈpɒlɪsi/]
nounpl: disputed policies
política contestada
1. A course of action or principle that is challenged, questioned, or disagreed upon by multiple parties
The government's new healthcare policy remains disputed among medical professionals and lawmakers.
A nova política de saúde do governo permanece contestada entre profissionais médicos e legisladores.
2. A written agreement or plan whose validity or terms are under debate or legal contention
The insurance company denied the claim, calling it a disputed policy matter.
A companhia de seguros negou a reclamação, chamando-a de uma questão de política contestada.
Synonyms
contested policycontroversial policydebated policyquestioned policycontroversial measure
Antonyms
agreed policyaccepted policyundisputed policyconsensual policy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
política contestada
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
política em disputa
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
política disputada
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

bone of contention
point of contention
in hot water
at odds over
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