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Thus two rulings/decisions almost declared a lese majesty. Explanation: Hello Simon, This one sounds interesting. Was it a hostile takeover? Just wondering. Not sure what message is being conveyed. So I am just guessing. |
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Of these, two decisions almost constituted high treason. Explanation: Assuming a number of decisions being mentioned, and two in particular being highlighted. Perhaps a little clearer and more modern than than "lèse-majesté" -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 47 mins (2018-10-22 10:50:58 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Just a thought: "Of these, two decisions were akin to outright betrayal" (for instance of corporate traditions/values) might also work -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 50 mins (2018-10-22 10:54:09 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Tantamount to - excellent suggestion on the part of Simon (asker) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2018-10-22 11:21:07 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- On the basis of the new information: ...constituted a perfidious/traitorous/mutinous/ break with long-established/long-standing traditions. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2018-10-22 11:36:50 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Some more potential adjectives: despicable, contemptible, disgracious, reprehensible, shameful. I suppose it all depends who the author is taking a dig at - not very good style if it's on public view and is slagging the new owners/new concept. ...an all-out attack on established structures... |
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Two of these decisions were tantamount to a (corporate) revolution Explanation: Two of these decisions were (deemed/considered to be) just a/one step short of a (corporate) revolution. See http://tranzformgroup.com/so-you-say-you-want-a-revolution/ I'd prefer to steer clear of legal offences in this case. On a related note, you could work with "sacred cows" (which is common business parlance when it comes to change management) in the context of the sentence "Um die bestmögliche Lösung zu finden, wurde auch nicht vor Liebgewonnenem Halt gemacht." ("No sacred cows were spared [from scrutiny] to identify/implement the best possible solution."). -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2018-10-22 11:37:33 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- See https://hbr.org/2011/08/interview-questions-every-chan ("What does the organization wish to avoid at all costs over the next 12-18 months? Every organization has its sacred cows. You may be told “There are no sacred cows. You will have carte blanche to change things as you see fit.” You should interpret that statement as, “We are not yet comfortable enough with you to discuss this issue. But we appreciate that you recognize it as an issue.”"). -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2018-10-22 11:45:42 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- In my view, the "Majestätsbeleidigung" lies in the fundamental changes to the corporate structure/mindset brought about by these decisions. |
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Along the way, two decisions came close to snubbing previous corporate strategy Explanation: The language needs to be modern.Majestätsbeleidigung doesn't translate well into English, if you take it too seriously. Even in German, the wording is less than ideal, IMO.. |
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