No. 7,695 in Spanish
leoninos
Relating to lions or leonine; unfair or one-sided (figuratively).
In a sentence
Los contratos leoninos que ofrece esa empresa son injustos.
The one-sided contracts offered by that company are unfair.
The word 'leoninos' in this context refers to unfavorable or one-sided conditions, likening them to a 'lion's share', denoting dominance or imbalance.
La política de precios en esa tienda parece ser bastante leonina.
The pricing policy in that store seems quite unfair.
Here, 'leonina' (feminine singular form) describes the policy as disproportionately advantageous to one party over others, continuing the allegorical usage.
Entre los leones, se percibe un comportamiento leonino en la lucha por el territorio.
Among lions, one can observe a dominant lion-like behavior in the fight for territory.
'Leonino' here metaphorically aligns with traits attributed to lions, such as assertiveness or territorial dominance, showcasing its adaptability in describing characteristics.
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