one-sided attributes
[wʌn ˈsaɪdɪd ˈætrɪbjuːts]
nounpl: one-sided attributes
atributos unilaterais
1. characteristics or qualities that favor, benefit, or represent only one party, perspective, or side of a situation, often neglecting other viewpoints or aspects
The contract contained one-sided attributes that heavily favored the employer over the employee.
O contrato continha atributos unilaterais que favoreciam fortemente o empregador em detrimento do funcionário.
2. traits or features that lack balance, reciprocity, or mutual consideration between parties
The agreement's one-sided attributes made it unfair for both parties to accept.
Os atributos unilaterais do acordo o tornaram injusto para ambas as partes aceitarem.
3. in academic or analytical contexts, characteristics that emphasize or highlight only partial information or a single perspective
The study was criticized for its one-sided attributes, ignoring alternative explanations.
O estudo foi criticado pelos seus atributos unilaterais, ignorando explicações alternativas.
This phrase is commonly used in American and Brazilian legal, business, and academic discourse to critique contracts, agreements, or arguments that lack fairness or balance. In Brazil, it's often used in labor law discussions and contract negotiations to highlight exploitative terms. In the USA, it's frequently employed in legal proceedings and analytical writing to denote bias or partiality.
NYC Slang
one-way deal / imbalanced deal
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