unjustified selection
[/ˌʌndʒʌstɪfaɪd səˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: unjustified selections
seleção injustificada
1. The act of choosing or picking someone or something without valid reasons, logic, or proper justification
The unjustified selection of the candidate raised concerns among the hiring committee members.
A seleção injustificada do candidato levantou preocupações entre os membros da comissão de contratação.
2. A choice made arbitrarily or unfairly without adequate explanation or evidence
Critics argued the unjustified selection of the project showed favoritism and lack of transparency.
Críticos argumentaram que a seleção injustificada do projeto demonstrou favoritismo e falta de transparência.
This term is particularly prevalent in Brazilian legal, academic, and corporate contexts when discussing hiring practices, government contracts, or academic admissions. It carries significant weight in discussions about institutional fairness and is often invoked in discrimination cases or complaints about lack of transparency in selection processes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
picking someone out of thin air
selection without rhyme or reason
a shot in the dark
arbitrary and capricious selection
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