false proposal
[fɔls prəˈpoʊzəl]
nounpl: false proposals
proposta falsa
1. A deceptive or insincere offer, suggestion, or plan presented as genuine but intended to mislead or manipulate
The company's false proposal promised job security while planning massive layoffs.
A proposta falsa da empresa prometia segurança no emprego enquanto planejava demissões em massa.
2. In legal contexts, a fraudulent offer made without genuine intent to be bound by its terms
The attorney argued that the contract was based on a false proposal and therefore null.
O advogado argumentou que o contrato foi baseado em uma proposta falsa e, portanto, nulo.
3. A suggestion or proposition made in bad faith or with ulterior motives
His false proposal was designed to gain their trust before betraying them.
Sua proposta falsa foi projetada para ganhar a confiança deles antes de traí-los.
In Brazilian business culture, false proposals are particularly noted in real estate and job markets where misleading offers are unfortunately common. The term is frequently used in legal disputes and consumer protection contexts. In American culture, similar deception is often referred to as a 'bait-and-switch' tactic in marketing and sales.
NYC Slang
bogus offer / bait-and-switch
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