reckless duty
[ˈrekləs ˈduːti]
noun phrasepl: reckless duties
dever imprudente / obrigação temerária
1. A responsibility or obligation that is performed with disregard for consequences, safety, or proper procedure; duty executed in a careless or dangerous manner
The officer was accused of reckless duty when he ignored safety protocols during the operation.
O oficial foi acusado de dever imprudente quando ignorou os protocolos de segurança durante a operação.
2. In legal context, the failure to exercise reasonable care in carrying out one's professional or official responsibilities
The surgeon faced charges of reckless duty for operating while under the influence.
O cirurgião enfrentou acusações de obrigação temerária por operar sob influência de substâncias.
This term is primarily used in legal, professional, and formal contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it often appears in judicial proceedings and labor law cases. The phrase emphasizes the contrast between an obligation's importance and its irresponsible execution, carrying serious implications for professional liability and criminal responsibility.
NYC Slang
sloppy job / doing someone dirty
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