accepted by default
[ək-ˈsep-təd baɪ dɪ-ˈfȯlt]
adjective/verb phrase
aceito por padrão
1. approved or agreed upon without explicit action or objection, typically because no contrary action was taken within a specified timeframe
The proposal was accepted by default when no one raised concerns during the deadline period.
A proposta foi aceita por padrão quando ninguém apresentou objeções durante o prazo.
2. in computing and legal contexts, a condition that becomes valid automatically unless actively rejected or changed
The terms and conditions are accepted by default unless you explicitly opt out before the renewal date.
Os termos e condições são aceitos por padrão a menos que você explicitamente recuse antes da data de renovação.
3. agreed to by inaction or through lack of response rather than affirmative consent
The contract was accepted by default since the client did not respond to the rejection notice.
O contrato foi aceito por padrão, pois o cliente não respondeu ao aviso de rejeição.
This phrase is primarily used in formal, legal, and technical contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in contract law, software terms of service, and corporate policies. The concept reflects a 'unless you object' approach common in modern digital and business practices where active consent is presumed unless explicitly withdrawn.
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