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judge unfit

[/dʒʌdʒ ʌnˈfɪt/]
verb phrase
julgar inapto/impróprio
1. To make a legal or official determination that someone or something does not meet required standards or qualifications
The court decided to judge the defendant unfit to stand trial.
O tribunal decidiu julgar o réu inapto para estar em julgamento.
2. To assess or conclude that a person lacks the necessary capability, competence, or suitability for a particular purpose or role
The inspector was forced to judge the restaurant unfit for public dining.
O inspetor foi obrigado a julgar o restaurante impróprio para o consumo público.
Synonyms
deem unfitdeclare unfitdetermine unsuitablepronounce incompetent
Antonyms
judge fitdeem suitabledeclare competentpronounce capable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
julgar inapto/impróprio
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese legal and administrative contexts
Portugal
julgar incapaz/inadequado
Portuguese tends to use 'incapaz' more frequently in legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

unfit for duty
unfit for consumption
unfit to stand trial
deemed unfit
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