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unfavorable judgment

[/ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/]
nounpl: unfavorable judgments
sentença desfavorável
1. A legal decision or court ruling that is adverse or disadvantageous to one party
The defendant received an unfavorable judgment and was ordered to pay damages.
O réu recebeu uma sentença desfavorável e foi condenado a pagar indenizações.
2. A negative opinion or assessment made by someone in authority
The teacher's unfavorable judgment of his work discouraged the student.
O parecer desfavorável da professora sobre seu trabalho desanimou o aluno.
Synonyms
adverse judgmentnegative verdictunfavorable rulingunfavorable decisioncondemnatory judgment
Antonyms
favorable judgmentfavorable rulingpositive verdictacquittal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sentença desfavorável / parecer desfavorável
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
São Paulo
sentença contrária / decisão desfavorável
Common in legal proceedings
Portugal
sentença desfavorável / parecer negativo
Used in formal legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

rule against someone
decide in favor of the other party
pass judgment
render a decision
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