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individual choice

[/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl tʃɔɪs/]
nounpl: individual choices
escolha individual
1. The right or freedom of a person to decide or select something for themselves without external pressure or coercion
The government respects individual choice in matters of personal lifestyle.
O governo respeita a escolha individual em questões de estilo de vida pessoal.
2. A specific decision made by one person based on their preferences, values, or circumstances
Career planning depends heavily on individual choice and personal goals.
O planejamento de carreira depende muito da escolha individual e dos objetivos pessoais.
Synonyms
personal choiceindividual decisionfree choiceautonomous decision
Antonyms
collective decisionforced choicecoerced decisionimposed choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolha individual
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
escolha individual
Common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
escolha individual
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

freedom of choice
personal preference
to have a say
autonomy of will
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