moderate decision

[ˈmɑːdərət dɪˈsɪʒən]
noun phrasepl: moderate decisions
decisão moderada
1. a judgment or choice that avoids extremes and seeks a balanced, middle-ground approach
The judge made a moderate decision that satisfied neither side completely but was fair to both parties.
O juiz tomou uma decisão moderada que não satisfez completamente nenhum dos lados, mas foi justa para ambas as partes.
2. a resolution that exercises restraint and avoids radical or drastic measures
The government's moderate decision to gradually increase taxes was seen as pragmatic.
A decisão moderada do governo de aumentar gradualmente os impostos foi vista como pragmática.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'moderate decision' is valued in judicial and political spheres as a sign of wisdom and fairness. In Brazil, it's often appreciated in labor disputes and constitutional matters. In the USA, it's frequently referenced in Supreme Court decisions and legislative compromises as evidence of judicial restraint or political pragmatism.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
balanced decisionmeasured decisionmiddle-ground decisiontemperate decisionreasonable decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
extreme decisionradical decisiondrastic decisionuncompromising decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão moderada
standard usage in legal and political contexts
São Paulo
decisão equilibrada
alternative usage emphasizing balance
Portugal
decisão moderada
identical to Brazilian usage
USA English
moderate decision
commonly used in judicial, political, and business contexts

Related Words

moderationtemperancecompromiseequilibriumprudence

Related Idioms & Phrases

strike a balance
take the middle road
find a happy medium
walk the middle line
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