provisional decision
[prə-ˈvi-zhə-nəl dɪ-ˈsɪ-ʒən]
nounpl: provisional decisions
decisão provisória
1. A temporary or interim decision made subject to later review, modification, or cancellation; a decision that is not final or permanent
The court issued a provisional decision pending further evidence.
O tribunal emitiu uma decisão provisória aguardando novas provas.
2. A decision made conditionally, serving as a temporary measure until a final determination can be made
The committee made a provisional decision to approve the budget pending the audit results.
A comissão tomou uma decisão provisória para aprovar o orçamento pendente dos resultados da auditoria.
3. In legal or administrative contexts, a ruling that is binding but subject to appeal or reconsideration
The immigration officer's provisional decision allowed entry while the case was under review.
A decisão provisória do oficial de imigração permitiu a entrada enquanto o caso estava em análise.
In Brazilian legal and administrative systems, provisional decisions are commonly used in civil proceedings, employment disputes, and immigration matters. They serve as temporary measures that allow processes to move forward while maintaining the possibility of modification. This is particularly important in Brazil's complex judicial system where final decisions can take years. The concept is also prevalent in corporate and governmental decision-making when urgent action is needed before complete information is available.
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