subjective determination
[/səbˈdʒɛktɪv ˌdɛtɚmɪˈneɪʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: subjective determinations / determinações subjetivas
determinação subjetiva
1. A decision or conclusion based primarily on personal feelings, opinions, or interpretations rather than objective facts or evidence
The judge's ruling was criticized as a subjective determination rather than an application of clear legal principles.
A decisão do juiz foi criticada como uma determinação subjetiva em vez de uma aplicação de princípios legais claros.
2. In philosophy and psychology, the process of forming conclusions based on individual perspective, bias, or personal experience
The assessment of the artwork's value was merely a subjective determination by the critic.
A avaliação do valor da obra de arte foi meramente uma determinação subjetiva do crítico.
3. A judgment or decision influenced by personal preferences rather than universal or standardized criteria
Beauty is largely a subjective determination that varies from culture to culture.
A beleza é em grande parte uma determinação subjetiva que varia de cultura para cultura.
This term is commonly used in legal, academic, and philosophical discussions in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking cultures. In Brazil, discussions about subjective determination often arise in legal arguments, art criticism, and educational settings. The concept reflects broader cultural values regarding the balance between individual perspective and universal standards.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the eye of the beholder
matter of opinion
personal take on something
reading between the lines
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