one-way proposal
[wʌn-weɪ prəˈpoʊzəl]
nounpl: one-way proposals
proposta unilateral
1. A proposal or offer that allows for no negotiation, compromise, or reciprocal input; a take-it-or-leave-it proposition
The company presented a one-way proposal to the union without any room for discussion.
A empresa apresentou uma proposta unilateral ao sindicato sem espaço para discussão.
2. An agreement or suggestion that benefits primarily one party while imposing obligations mainly on the other
He rejected the contract because it was a one-way proposal that heavily favored the employer.
Ele rejeitou o contrato porque era uma proposta unilateral que favorecia muito o empregador.
3. A marriage or relationship proposal made by one person with the expectation of acceptance without discussion of terms or conditions
She felt insulted by his one-way proposal that didn't consider her career plans.
Ela se sentiu insultada com sua proposta unilateral que não considerava seus planos de carreira.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business and labor negotiations, particularly in contexts of worker rights and employment disputes. In the USA, it reflects a more aggressive negotiation stance that is sometimes viewed as unfair or dismissive of dialogue. In Portugal, it carries similar formal connotations as in Brazil.
NYC Slang
my way or the highway offer
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