prejudicial proposal
[prɪˌdʒuːdɪʃəl prəˈpoʊzəl]
nounpl: prejudicial proposals
proposta prejudicial
1. A suggestion, plan, or offer that causes or is likely to cause harm, damage, or disadvantage to someone's interests, rights, or well-being
The contract contained a prejudicial proposal that would have stripped workers of their benefits.
O contrato continha uma proposta prejudicial que teria tirado dos trabalhadores seus benefícios.
2. In legal contexts, a proposal or motion that negatively affects a party's legal position or case
The judge rejected the prejudicial proposal as it violated the defendant's right to a fair trial.
O juiz rejeitou a proposta prejudicial pois violava o direito do réu a um julgamento justo.
3. A suggestion that demonstrates or is based on prejudice or bias against a person or group
The committee dismissed the prejudicial proposal that discriminated against minority applicants.
O comitê rejeitou a proposta prejudicial que discriminava candidatos de minorias.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian and Portuguese legal systems, labor disputes, and business negotiations. In Brazil, protecting workers from prejudicial proposals is emphasized in labor law (CLT - Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho). The phrase carries significant weight in formal contexts and is taken seriously in contract negotiations and courtroom proceedings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to shoot down a prejudicial proposal
to reject a prejudicial proposal outright
a prejudicial proposal in disguise
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