indulgent decision
[ɪnˈdʌldʒənt dɪˈsɪʒən]
noun phrasepl: indulgent decisions
decisão indulgente
1. A judgment or choice made with lenience, permissiveness, or excessive leniency; a ruling that favors someone beyond what is strictly warranted
The judge made an indulgent decision to reduce the sentence based on the defendant's family circumstances.
O juiz tomou uma decisão indulgente ao reduzir a sentença com base nas circunstâncias familiares do réu.
2. A ruling or determination that allows oneself or another to have something desired, often with excessive generosity or without proper restraint
The principal's indulgent decision to extend recess time pleased all the students.
A decisão indulgente da diretora de estender o tempo de recreio agradou todos os alunos.
In Brazilian legal and educational contexts, 'decisão indulgente' often carries a positive connotation of compassion and understanding, while in American contexts it may imply a lack of firmness or principled judgment. The term is frequently discussed in family dynamics and parenting debates, where indulgent decisions are often debated as either beneficial (showing love) or detrimental (lacking discipline).
NYC Slang
soft call or going easy on someone
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