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first decision

[fɜrst dɪˈsɪʒən]
nounpl: first decisions
primeira decisão
1. The initial or earliest decision made in a sequence of choices or determinations
The first decision was to hire a new manager for the project.
A primeira decisão foi contratar um novo gerente para o projeto.
2. A ruling or judgment issued by a court before any appeals
The first decision by the lower court was overturned on appeal.
A primeira decisão do tribunal de primeira instância foi revertida em apelação.
Synonyms
initial decisionopening decisionpreliminary decisionearliest choice
Antonyms
final decisionlast decisionappeal decisionrevised decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
primeira decisão
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
primeira decisão
Standard usage; may also be expressed as 'primeira opção' in some contexts
São Paulo
primeira decisão
Common in legal and business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a first decision
stick with the first decision
reverse a first decision
first decision wins
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