majoração
[ma.jo.ra.ˈsɐ̃w]
nounfemininepl: majorações
increase, raise, surcharge
1. The act of increasing or raising something, particularly a price, rate, or tax
The majoração of electricity rates affected all households.
A majoração das tarifas de eletricidade afetou todos os domicílios.
2. An additional charge or surcharge added to a base amount
There was a majoração of 10% on the final bill.
Houve uma majoração de 10% na conta final.
3. In legal and administrative contexts, an increase in penalty or fine
The judge imposed a majoração of the penalty due to aggravating circumstances.
O juiz impôs uma majoração da pena devido a circunstâncias agravantes.
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