railroading

• Nom désignant l'action ou la pratique de faire passer quelque chose rapidement ou injustement, souvent dans un processus législatif ou de prise de décision ; il peut aussi se référer au métier ou à l'activité liée au travail sur un chemin de fer ou à sa construction.

A noun referring to the act or practice of forcing something through quickly or unfairly, often in a legislative or decision-making context; also refers to the occupation or activity of working on or building railroads.

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1. Forcing through quicklyC1informal

   The act of pushing something through a process or decision hastily, often without proper consideration or discussion.

   Faire adopter de force

   • The committee accused the chairman of railroading the proposal through the meeting.
   • Railroading the legislation without debate angered many members.
   • He was criticized for railroading the decision without consulting the team.

   Synonymesrush

   Antonymesconsiderationdebatedeliberationdiscussionscrutiny

2. Unfair convictionC1informal

   The act of convicting someone of a crime through unfair or coercive means, often without proper evidence or due process.

   Condamnation arbitraire

   • The defendant claimed he was a victim of railroading by the prosecution.
   • Railroading in the justice system undermines public trust.
   • The documentary exposed the railroading of innocent people in the case.

   Synonymesframe-upkangaroo courtshow trial

   Antonymesdue processfairnessjustice

• Faire passer quelque chose rapidement ou injustement, souvent en exerçant une pression ou en ignorant les procédures appropriées.

A verb meaning to force something through quickly or unfairly, often by applying pressure or bypassing proper procedures.

1. Force through quicklyB2informalamerican

   To push something through a process or decision hastily, often without proper consideration.

   Faire adopter à la hâte

   • The committee railroaded the proposal through without debate.
   • They tried to railroad the bill through Congress.
   • The manager railroaded the decision despite objections.

   Synonymesbulldozeexpeditepush throughsteamroller

   Antonymesconsiderdeliberateponder

2. Coerce or pressureB2informalamerican

   To force someone into doing something against their will.

   Faire pression / Contraindre

   • He felt railroaded into signing the contract.
   • She was railroaded into accepting the job offer.
   • The witness was railroaded into giving a false statement.

   Synonymesbrowbeatbulldozecoercecompelforcepressuresteamrollstrong-arm