undisclosed consequence
[/ˌʌndɪsˈkloʊzd ˈkɑːnsɪkwəns/]
noun phrasepl: undisclosed consequences
consequência não divulgada
1. A result or effect of an action or decision that has not been revealed, made public, or communicated to relevant parties
The company failed to disclose the undisclosed consequences of the merger to its shareholders.
A empresa não divulgou as consequências não reveladas da fusão aos seus acionistas.
2. Hidden or unknown outcomes that may arise from a particular situation, policy, or agreement
The contract contained several clauses about undisclosed consequences that could affect employees.
O contrato continha várias cláusulas sobre consequências não divulgadas que poderiam afetar os funcionários.
3. Legal or ethical implications that have been intentionally or unintentionally withheld from public knowledge
Environmental activists worry about undisclosed consequences of the new industrial project.
Ativistas ambientais se preocupam com as consequências não divulgadas do novo projeto industrial.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian legal, financial, and journalistic contexts to describe corporate accountability issues and governmental transparency concerns. In the USA, it appears often in regulatory compliance discussions, class-action lawsuits, and investigative journalism. The phrase carries implications of potential misconduct or negligence.
NYC Slang
hidden gotcha; under-the-table aftermath
Related Idioms & Phrases
the fine print comes back to haunt you
what you don't know can hurt you
the chickens come home to roost
skeletons in the closet
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