hostile demand
[/ˈhɑːstəl dɪˈmænd/]
nounpl: hostile demands
demanda hostil
1. An aggressive or antagonistic request or requirement, often made in a confrontational manner with implicit or explicit threats
The rebel group issued a hostile demand for the government to surrender within 48 hours.
O grupo rebelde fez uma demanda hostil exigindo que o governo se rendesse em 48 horas.
2. In business/legal contexts, an unwelcome or aggressive claim, demand for payment, or request made in a threatening manner
The company received a hostile demand for immediate asset liquidation from the hostile bidder.
A empresa recebeu uma demanda hostil para liquidação imediata de ativos do concorrente hostil.
3. A forceful insistence on compliance with terms presented in an unfriendly or threatening way
Despite the hostile demand, the negotiators remained calm and professional.
Apesar da demanda hostil, os negociadores permaneceram calmos e profissionais.
The term 'hostile demand' is primarily used in formal contexts such as international relations, military negotiations, business law, and corporate acquisitions. In Brazil, it appears frequently in legal and financial documents. In the USA, it's commonly associated with hostile takeovers and diplomatic crises. The phrase carries connotations of confrontation and threat, distinguishing it from ordinary requests or demands made in civil discourse.
NYC Slang
aggressive ask; hard demand
Related Idioms & Phrases
make hostile demands on someone
issue a hostile demand
respond to hostile demands
hostile demand for payment
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