strict decision

[strɪkt dɪˈsɪʒən]
noun phrasefemininepl: strict decisions / decisões rigorosas
decisão rigorosa
1. A firm, unwavering decision made with strict adherence to rules, principles, or standards, allowing no exceptions or leniency
The judge made a strict decision to uphold the law without considering personal circumstances.
O juiz tomou uma decisão rigorosa de manter a lei sem considerar circunstâncias pessoais.
2. A resolute determination that follows rigid criteria or severe conditions
The company's strict decision to implement the new policy was non-negotiable.
A decisão rigorosa da empresa de implementar a nova política era inegociável.
In Brazilian legal and corporate contexts, 'decisão rigorosa' is commonly used to describe authoritative rulings that must be followed without exception. This term carries weight in formal settings and implies that alternatives or exceptions have been carefully considered and deliberately rejected. In American business culture, strict decisions are often appreciated as clear communication, while in Brazilian culture they may be seen as particularly formal or official.
NYC Slang
no-nonsense call, hard line decision
Synonyms / Sinônimos
firm decisionrigid decisionuncompromising decisiondecisive judgmentstern decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
lenient decisionflexible decisionindecisive actioncompromising decisionsoft decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão rigorosa
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
decisão firme
Often used interchangeably with 'rigorosa'
São Paulo
decisão severa
Emphasizes severity and strictness in business contexts
Portugal
decisão rigorosa
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, formal legal contexts

Related Words

strictdecisiondeterminationjudgmentverdictresolutiondecreeruling

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a line in the sand
make a hard call
take a firm stance
lay down the law
have a zero-tolerance policy
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