prejudicial option
[/ˌpredʒədɪʃəl ˈɒpʃən/]
nounpl: prejudicial options
opção prejudicial
1. A legal or contractual choice that results in harm, disadvantage, or loss to one party
The contract included a prejudicial option that favored the landlord over the tenant.
O contrato incluía uma opção prejudicial que favorecia o proprietário em detrimento do inquilino.
2. In law, a choice available to a party that would negatively affect their rights or interests
By accepting this prejudicial option, the defendant waived their right to appeal.
Ao aceitar essa opção prejudicial, o réu renunciou ao seu direito de apelação.
This term is primarily used in legal, business, and contractual contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the formal language of contract law and litigation, where parties must carefully evaluate options that may harm their interests. In Brazilian Portuguese legal practice, understanding opções prejudiciais is crucial for protecting consumer rights and worker protections.
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