inconsistent decision
[/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt dɪˈsɪʒən/]
noun phrasepl: inconsistent decisions
decisão inconsistente
1. A decision that contradicts previous decisions, principles, or established rules; a judgment that lacks coherence or logical consistency
The court's inconsistent decision in similar cases raised concerns about judicial fairness.
A decisão inconsistente do tribunal em casos semelhantes suscitou preocupações sobre a justiça judicial.
2. A choice or ruling that is not in agreement with stated values, policies, or earlier commitments
The manager's inconsistent decision to promote one employee while denying similar opportunities to another created workplace tension.
A decisão inconsistente do gerente de promover um funcionário enquanto negava oportunidades semelhantes a outro criou tensão no local de trabalho.
In Brazilian legal culture, inconsistent decisions (decisões inconsistentes) are frequently cited in appeals and judicial reviews as grounds for reversal. In the USA, such inconsistencies are often highlighted in civil rights cases and appellate arguments. The term is particularly significant in corporate governance and employment law across both cultures.
NYC Slang
flip-flop decision
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