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undermine fairness

[ˌʌndərˈmaɪn ˈfɛrnəs]
verb phrase
comprometer a justiça; prejudicar a equidade
1. to weaken or damage the principles of justice, impartiality, or equal treatment
Corruption in the judicial system can undermine fairness in legal proceedings.
A corrupção no sistema judiciário pode comprometer a justiça nos processos legais.
2. to act in a way that reduces confidence in equitable treatment or honest dealing
The biased decision undermined fairness in the competition.
A decisão tendenciosa prejudicou a equidade na competição.
Synonyms
subvert justicecompromise impartialityerode fairnessweaken equitysabotage fair dealing
Antonyms
promote fairnessuphold justiceensure impartialitystrengthen equitysupport fair dealing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comprometer a justiça; prejudicar a equidade
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
prejudicar a equidade; minar a imparcialidade
formal business and legal contexts
Portugal
minar a equidade; comprometer a imparcialidade
formal and academic usage

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