prejudicial statement
[/ˌpredʒədɪʃəl ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: prejudicial statements
declaração prejudicial
1. A statement or remark that causes harm, damage, or disadvantage to a person's reputation, legal position, or interests
The witness made a prejudicial statement that could harm the defendant's case.
A testemunha fez uma declaração prejudicial que poderia prejudicar o caso do réu.
2. In legal contexts, a statement made before a court or in legal proceedings that may negatively influence a jury or judge's decision
The judge ruled the prosecutor's prejudicial statement inadmissible as evidence.
O juiz declarou inadmissível a declaração prejudicial do promotor como prova.
3. A comment or assertion that reflects bias or preconceived negative judgment about someone or something
Her prejudicial statement about the company's environmental practices was unfounded.
Sua declaração prejudicial sobre as práticas ambientais da empresa era infundada.
In Brazilian legal system, prejudicial statements are taken seriously and can result in civil liability. The concept is important in both formal court proceedings and workplace discrimination cases. In American culture, such statements can lead to defamation lawsuits and are viewed as ethically problematic in professional and social contexts.
NYC Slang
slanderous talk, bad-mouthing, talking trash about someone
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