1. A government or organizational policy that creates disagreement, conflict, or separation among groups of people
The new divisive policy on immigration sparked heated debates across the nation.
A nova política divisória sobre imigração provocou debates acalorados em todo o país.
2. A measure or decision designed or likely to cause discord or fracture a unified group
Critics argued the tax reform was a divisive policy that widened the wealth gap.
Os críticos argumentaram que a reforma tributária era uma política divisória que aumentou a desigualdade de renda.