opposed decision
[/əˈpoʊzd dɪˈsɪʒən/]
noun phrasepl: opposed decisions
decisão contestada / decisão contrária
1. A decision that faces opposition or disagreement from one or more parties; a ruling or choice that is challenged or objected to by stakeholders
The court's opposed decision to deny the appeal sparked widespread controversy.
A decisão contestada do tribunal de negar o recurso provocou controvérsia generalizada.
2. In legal contexts, a decision made in a proceeding where one party objects to or contests the outcome
The opposed decision was appealed to a higher court within thirty days.
A decisão contestada foi apelada para um tribunal superior dentro de trinta dias.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, an 'opposed decision' typically triggers formal procedures for appeal or review. In Brazil, the term 'decisão contestada' is commonly used in judicial documents and legal proceedings. The concept is central to understanding the right to due process and access to justice in both cultures.
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