improper basis
[ɪmˈprɒpər ˈbeɪsɪs]
noun phrasepl: improper bases
base inadequada
1. A foundation, premise, or starting point that is incorrect, unsuitable, or not in accordance with proper standards or procedures
The lawsuit was dismissed because it was built on an improper basis without sufficient evidence.
A ação judicial foi rejeitada porque foi construída sobre uma base inadequada sem evidências suficientes.
2. In mathematics and linear algebra, a set of vectors that does not satisfy the requirements of a proper basis
These vectors cannot form a proper basis because they are linearly dependent.
Esses vetores não podem formar uma base adequada porque são linearmente dependentes.
3. An improper or unethical foundation for decision-making, policy, or judgment
The decision was made on an improper basis of discrimination rather than merit.
A decisão foi tomada com base inadequada de discriminação em vez de mérito.
This term is frequently used in legal and academic settings in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian legal proceedings, 'base inadequada' is commonly cited when challenging evidence or decisions. In American jurisprudence, the phrase appears frequently in appellate decisions and legal briefs to indicate procedural or substantive errors.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on an improper basis
built on an improper basis
established on an improper basis
grounded in an improper basis
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