unfair judgment

[/ʌnˈfɛər ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/]
nounpl: unfair judgments
julgamento injusto
1. A decision or conclusion reached without proper consideration of all facts, biases, or prejudices influencing the verdict
The court's unfair judgment against the defendant was later overturned on appeal.
O julgamento injusto contra o réu foi posteriormente anulado em apelação.
2. A biased or prejudiced assessment of a person, situation, or action based on incomplete information or personal bias
Making an unfair judgment about someone based solely on their appearance is discriminatory.
Fazer um julgamento injusto sobre alguém baseado apenas na sua aparência é discriminatório.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, unfair judgments are serious concerns addressed through appeals and judicial review processes. The concept is central to discussions about due process, equal protection, and justice system reform. In Brazil, concerns about unfair judgments have been highlighted in discussions about judicial efficiency and corruption.
NYC Slang
bogus ruling
Synonyms / Sinônimos
biased judgmentprejudiced verdictunjust decisionpartial rulingdiscriminatory judgment
Antonyms / Antônimos
fair judgmentjust decisionimpartial verdictequitable rulingobjective assessment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
julgamento injusto
Standard usage in legal and general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
julgamento tendencioso
Alternative emphasizing bias or tendentiousness
São Paulo
sentença injusta
More formal legal terminology
Portugal
sentença injusta / julgamento parcial
Portuguese uses 'parcial' to emphasize partiality; 'sentença' is preferred in legal contexts

Related Words

prejudicebiasdiscriminationinjusticepartialityinequity

Related Idioms & Phrases

jump to conclusions
rush to judgment
judge a book by its cover
play judge and jury
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