rejected decision

[rɪˈdʒɛktɪd dɪˈsɪʒən]
noun phrasepl: rejected decisions
decisão rejeitada
1. A decision that has been formally refused, dismissed, or not accepted by a person, organization, or authority
The rejected decision by the board left the employees uncertain about the company's direction.
A decisão rejeitada pela diretoria deixou os funcionários incertos sobre a direção da empresa.
2. A ruling or judgment that has been overturned or invalidated by a higher authority or court
The court's rejected decision was appealed to a higher judicial body.
A decisão rejeitada pelo tribunal foi apelada para um órgão judiciário superior.
3. A proposal or plan that has been turned down after consideration
After months of deliberation, the rejected decision frustrated the project team.
Após meses de deliberação, a decisão rejeitada frustrou a equipe do projeto.
In Brazilian corporate and legal contexts, the term 'decisão rejeitada' is frequently used in formal documents, court proceedings, and business meetings. The rejection of decisions often involves formal appeals or reviews, which are important parts of Brazilian administrative and judicial processes. In the USA, rejected decisions are commonly discussed in legal, governmental, and corporate settings, with emphasis on the right to appeal or challenge such decisions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
overturned decisiondismissed decisiondenied decisionvetoed decisionrepudiated decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
approved decisionaccepted decisionratified decisionupheld decisionendorsed decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
decisão rejeitada
Standard and most commonly used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
decisão rejeitada / decisão recusada
Both terms are used interchangeably in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
decisão rejeitada / decisão negada
Corporate and legal contexts often use 'negada' in business environments
Portugal
decisão rejeitada / decisão recusada
Both terms are standard; slightly more formal tone in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Words

appealoverridevetodismissalrefusalverdictrulingjudgment

Related Idioms & Phrases

a rejected decision is a blow to one's plans
to overturn a rejected decision
in light of the rejected decision
despite the rejected decision
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