improper sanction
[/ɪmˈprɒpər ˈsæŋkʃən/]
nounpl: improper sanctions
sanção imprópria
1. A penalty, punishment, or official action that is applied in an inappropriate, unauthorized, or unjust manner, violating proper procedures or legal standards
The court ruled that the improper sanction imposed by the regulatory body violated the company's right to due process.
O tribunal decidiu que a sanção imprópria imposta pelo órgão regulador violou o direito da empresa ao devido processo legal.
2. An illegitimate or unauthorized measure taken against an individual or entity that lacks proper legal authority or justification
The teacher faced disciplinary action for the improper sanction she applied to the student without parental notification.
A professora enfrentou ação disciplinar pela sanção imprópria que aplicou ao aluno sem notificação dos pais.
This term is commonly used in both American and Brazilian legal systems to challenge administrative and judicial actions. In Brazil, it frequently appears in labor law disputes and administrative litigation, where concerns about procedural correctness are paramount. The concept reflects both jurisdictions' commitment to due process and protection against arbitrary governmental or institutional action.
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