indiscriminate application
[ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: indiscriminate applications
aplicação indiscriminada
1. The act of applying something without careful distinction, judgment, or consideration of individual cases or circumstances
The indiscriminate application of the new policy affected all employees equally, regardless of their specific situations.
A aplicação indiscriminada da nova política afetou todos os funcionários igualmente, independentemente de suas situações específicas.
2. Using or implementing something broadly and without selectivity, often without proper evaluation of appropriateness
The indiscriminate application of antibiotics has led to the development of drug-resistant bacteria.
A aplicação indiscriminada de antibióticos levou ao desenvolvimento de bactérias resistentes a medicamentos.
3. Legal or regulatory context: enforcement or implementation without distinguishing between different cases or contexts
The court criticized the indiscriminate application of sentencing guidelines without considering mitigating factors.
O tribunal criticou a aplicação indiscriminada das diretrizes de sentença sem considerar fatores atenuantes.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian legal, medical, and administrative discourse to criticize overly broad policies that fail to account for individual circumstances. In the United States, it is commonly seen in discussions of law enforcement, healthcare, and corporate policy, particularly when advocating for more nuanced, case-specific approaches. The phrase carries a negative connotation suggesting lack of proper judgment or consideration.
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