subsidiary decision
[/səbˈsɪdieri dɪˈsɪʒən/]
nounpl: subsidiary decisions
decisão subsidiária
1. A secondary or supporting decision made in relation to a primary decision; a decision that depends on or is subordinate to another decision
The court made a subsidiary decision regarding the distribution of assets before ruling on the main dispute.
O tribunal tomou uma decisão subsidiária sobre a distribuição de bens antes de julgar a disputa principal.
2. In legal contexts, a ruling or judgment that is secondary in importance and contingent upon the main decision
The judge's subsidiary decision on procedural matters did not affect the primary verdict.
A decisão subsidiária do juiz sobre questões procedimentais não afetou o veredito principal.
3. A decision made by a subsidiary body or organization that supports the main organizational decision
Each regional office made subsidiary decisions aligned with the company's corporate strategy.
Cada escritório regional tomou decisões subsidiárias alinhadas com a estratégia corporativa da empresa.
This term is predominantly used in legal, judicial, and formal business contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in court documents and legal proceedings. The concept is important in both common law (USA/UK) and civil law (Portugal/Brazil) systems, though the specific application may differ. In American corporate settings, subsidiary decisions often refer to choices made by subsidiary companies or departments that support overall organizational objectives.
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