justified decision

[/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd dɪˈsɪʒən/]
noun phrasepl: justified decisions
decisão justificada
1. A decision that is supported by valid reasons, evidence, or logical arguments; a choice made with adequate grounds or justification
The court ruled that the manager's decision to terminate the employee was a justified decision based on performance records.
O tribunal decidiu que a decisão do gerente de demitir o funcionário foi uma decisão justificada com base nos registros de desempenho.
2. A choice or action that can be reasonably defended or explained through valid reasoning
After reviewing the evidence, the jury agreed that the police officer's use of force was a justified decision.
Após revisar as provas, o júri concordou que o uso da força pelo policial foi uma decisão justificada.
In both Brazilian and American legal and business contexts, 'justified decision' is commonly used in formal documentation, court proceedings, and administrative decisions. It reflects the importance placed on transparency and accountability in decision-making processes across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
warranted decisionreasonable decisiondefensible decisionwell-founded decisiongrounded decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
unjustified decisionarbitrary decisionunreasonable decisionunfounded decisionbaseless decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
decisão justificada
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
decisão justificada
Common in legal and professional settings
São Paulo
decisão justificada
Frequently used in business and corporate environments
Portugal
decisão justificada
Equivalent usage; sometimes 'decisão fundamentada' is preferred in formal contexts

Related Words

justificationreasoningrationaleevidencegrounds

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand by one's decision
have grounds for a decision
back up a decision with facts
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