groundless increase
[/ˈɡraʊndləs ɪnˈkriːs/]
noun phrasepl: groundless increases
aumento infundado
1. An increase in amount, value, or quantity that lacks a valid basis, justification, or supporting evidence
The groundless increase in prices led to consumer complaints.
O aumento infundado nos preços causou reclamações dos consumidores.
2. A rise or elevation without rational or factual foundation
There was a groundless increase in anxiety about the product's safety.
Houve um aumento infundado na ansiedade sobre a segurança do produto.
This term is commonly used in economic, legal, and commercial contexts in both Brazil and the USA to describe price increases or other changes that lack transparent justification. In Brazil, consumer protection agencies (PROCON) frequently use this terminology when addressing complaints about unjustified price hikes.
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