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unopposed proposal

[/ˌʌn.əˈpoʊzd prəˈpoʊ.zəl/]
nounpl: unopposed proposals
proposta sem oposição
1. A proposal or suggestion that is presented without any objection, resistance, or disagreement from other parties
The unopposed proposal was quickly approved by the board of directors.
A proposta sem oposição foi rapidamente aprovada pelo conselho de administração.
2. A legislative or business initiative that passes with unanimous agreement or without debate
The budget amendment was an unopposed proposal, so it sailed through the committee.
A emenda orçamentária foi uma proposta sem oposição, então passou rapidamente pela comissão.
Synonyms
uncontested proposalunanimous proposalundisputed proposalagreed proposal
Antonyms
contested proposalopposed proposaldisputed proposalcontroversial proposal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposta sem oposição
Most common and standard usage
São Paulo
proposta sem oposição / proposta unânime
Both terms used interchangeably in business contexts
Portugal
proposta sem oposição
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

sail through
rubber stamp approval
pass with flying colors
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