absolves accountability
[/əbˈzɒlvz əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/]
verb phrase
isenta de responsabilidade
1. to free someone from blame, responsibility, or obligation for their actions
The agreement absolves accountability for any damages caused during the transfer.
O acordo isenta de responsabilidade por qualquer dano causado durante a transferência.
2. to release from legal or moral liability
The contract absolves accountability for unforeseen circumstances.
O contrato isenta de responsabilidade por circunstâncias imprevistas.
This phrase is primarily used in legal, corporate, and diplomatic contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it appears frequently in contract language and government documentation. The concept relates to liability waivers and legal exemptions common in modern business practices across both cultures.
NYC Slang
lets someone off the hook
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