warranted response
[/ˈwɔːrəntɪd rɪˈspɒns/]
noun phrasepl: warranted responses
resposta justificada
1. A reaction or answer that is justified, reasonable, or appropriate given the circumstances or provocation
His anger was a warranted response to the unfair treatment he received.
Sua raiva foi uma resposta justificada pelo tratamento injusto que recebeu.
2. In legal or formal contexts, a response that is authorized or supported by evidence, law, or proper authority
The court deemed the police action a warranted response to the threat.
O tribunal considerou a ação policial uma resposta devidamente autorizada à ameaça.
3. A reply or action that is proportionate and suitable to the situation at hand
Criticism of the poor performance was a warranted response from the coach.
A crítica sobre o desempenho fraco foi uma resposta apropriada do treinador.
The phrase 'warranted response' is commonly used in American legal, professional, and everyday contexts to describe actions that are proportionate and justified. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'resposta justificada' carries similar weight and is used across legal, corporate, and informal contexts to denote appropriate reactions to specific situations.
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