skewed commitment
[skyood kuh-MIT-muhnt]
noun phrasepl: skewed commitments
comprometimento enviesado
1. A commitment or obligation that is biased, unbalanced, or unfairly distributed, often favoring one party over another
The contract contained a skewed commitment that required more effort from one side than the other.
O contrato continha um comprometimento enviesado que exigia mais esforço de um lado do que do outro.
2. An agreement or promise where resources, responsibilities, or benefits are not equally or fairly allocated
The partnership suffered from skewed commitment, with one partner investing significantly more time and money.
A parceria sofria com comprometimento desproporcional, com um sócio investindo significativamente mais tempo e dinheiro.
3. A commitment that is distorted or altered from its original intent, often disadvantaging one party
The team recognized the skewed commitment in the project timeline and renegotiated the terms.
A equipe reconheceu o comprometimento enviesado no cronograma do projeto e renegociou os termos.
This term is commonly used in American business and legal contexts to describe unfair contractual arrangements or partnerships. In Brazil, it reflects growing awareness of equity issues in business dealings and labor relations. The concept emphasizes the importance of balanced partnerships and fair distribution of responsibilities.
NYC Slang
one-sided deal; raw deal (when referring to unfair commitment)
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