official decision
[/əˈfɪʃəl dɪˈsɪʒən/]
nounfemininepl: official decisions / decisões oficiais
decisão oficial
1. A formal ruling or judgment made by an authority, government body, court, or organization that is binding and has legal or administrative validity
The court issued an official decision that ended the dispute.
O tribunal emitiu uma decisão oficial que encerrou a disputa.
2. A determination made through proper channels and procedures by those with legitimate authority to do so
The official decision to close the factory was announced yesterday.
A decisão oficial de fechar a fábrica foi anunciada ontem.
3. A formally documented and communicated resolution that carries weight and must be respected
After the meeting, the board released its official decision regarding the merger.
Após a reunião, o conselho divulgou sua decisão oficial sobre a fusão.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, an 'official decision' carries significant weight and implies that proper procedures and authority have been followed. In Brazil, such decisions are often documented in the Diário Oficial (Official Gazette) for government rulings. In the USA, official decisions from courts, regulatory bodies, or government agencies are binding and enforceable by law.
Related Idioms & Phrases
official decision has been made
pending official decision
awaiting official decision
subject to official decision
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