unjust ruling

[/ʌnˈdʒʌst ˈruːlɪŋ/]
nounpl: unjust rulings
decisão injusta
1. A judicial decision or court verdict that is considered unfair, biased, or not based on proper legal principles and justice
The appellate court overturned the unjust ruling that had convicted an innocent man.
O tribunal de apelação anulou a decisão injusta que havia condenado um homem inocente.
2. Any authoritative decision or pronouncement that lacks fairness or equity
The manager's unjust ruling favored certain employees over others without valid reason.
A decisão injusta do gerente favoreceu certos funcionários em detrimento de outros sem motivo válido.
In Brazil, discussions of 'decisões injustas' often relate to concerns about judicial reform and fairness in the legal system, which has been a significant social and political topic. In the USA, challenges to unjust rulings are central to civil rights discourse and appeals processes. The phrase carries weight in both cultures as it touches on fundamental notions of legal fairness and human rights.
NYC Slang
bad call / raw deal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unfair decisionbiased rulinginequitable judgmentwrongful verdictarbitrary decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
fair rulingjust decisionequitable judgmentimpartial verdict

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão injusta
Standard term used in legal and general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sentença injusta
More formal legal terminology
São Paulo
decisão injusta / julgamento injusto
Both terms commonly used in business and legal contexts
Portugal
sentença injusta / decisão injusta
Sentença more commonly used in Portuguese legal system

Related Words

appealinjusticebiasverdictjudgmentjudicial decision

Related Idioms & Phrases

a miscarriage of justice
justice denied
weighted against someone
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