endorsed decision

[en-ˈdȯrst də-ˈsi-zhən]
noun phrasepl: endorsed decisions
decisão endossada
1. A decision that has been formally approved, supported, or ratified by an authorized person or body
The board's endorsed decision to expand the company was announced at the shareholders' meeting.
A decisão endossada pelo conselho de expandir a empresa foi anunciada na assembleia de acionistas.
2. A choice or determination that carries the official backing or validation of a responsible authority
The endorsed decision by the committee resolved the dispute between the two departments.
A decisão endossada pelo comitê resolveu a disputa entre os dois departamentos.
In Brazilian business culture, 'endorsed decision' reflects the hierarchical importance of obtaining formal approval from leadership before implementation. This term is frequently used in corporate governance, board meetings, and official documentation to establish legitimacy and accountability for major organizational choices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
approved decisionratified decisionsanctioned decisionsupported decisionvalidated decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
rejected decisionvetoed decisionopposed decisionunapproved decisioncontested decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão endossada
Most common formal usage in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
decisão aprovada
More informal alternative using 'aprovada' instead of 'endossada'
São Paulo
decisão chancelada
Alternative using 'chancelada' (sealed/guaranteed) in corporate environments
Portugal
decisão apoiada
Portuguese preference for 'apoiada' (supported) over 'endossada' in formal contexts

Related Words

endorseendorsementdecision-makingapprovalratificationauthorization

Related Idioms & Phrases

give the thumbs up to a decision
put one's seal of approval on something
back a decision
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