prejudicial language
[ˌprejədɪʃəl ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ]
nounpl: prejudicial languages
linguagem prejudicial
1. Language that expresses or promotes unfair negative attitudes, stereotypes, or discrimination against individuals or groups based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other characteristics
The lawyer objected to the prosecutor's prejudicial language when referring to the defendant's background.
O advogado se opôs à linguagem prejudicial do promotor ao se referir ao histórico do réu.
2. Speech or written communication that contains biased, derogatory, or disparaging remarks that may unfairly influence opinions or decisions
The editorial board removed prejudicial language from the article before publication.
A redação removeu a linguagem prejudicial do artigo antes da publicação.
3. In legal contexts, language that may improperly influence a jury or judge against a party in a trial
The judge ruled that the witness's prejudicial language was inadmissible in court.
O juiz decidiu que a linguagem prejudicial da testemunha era inadmissível em tribunal.
In Brazilian and American contexts, awareness of prejudicial language has become increasingly important in legal, educational, and corporate environments. Brazil has been developing stronger anti-discrimination frameworks, while the USA has long-standing laws addressing hate speech and discriminatory language in certain contexts. Both countries emphasize the importance of inclusive language in promoting social equity and respect for marginalized groups.
NYC Slang
hateful talk, discriminatory speech, biased remarks
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