agreed duration

[/əˈɡriːd djuːˈreɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: agreed durations
duração acordada
1. A period of time that has been mutually decided upon and accepted by two or more parties
The contract specified an agreed duration of two years for the employment.
O contrato especificou uma duração acordada de dois anos para o emprego.
2. The length of time stipulated in a formal agreement or contract
The agreed duration for the project was extended by three months due to unforeseen circumstances.
A duração acordada do projeto foi estendida por três meses devido a circunstâncias imprevistas.
This is formal legal and business terminology used in contracts and formal agreements in both Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries. It reflects the importance of clear contractual terms in commercial and labor relations. In Brazilian business culture, specifying an 'agreed duration' protects both parties and is considered essential in professional transactions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stipulated periodcontracted timemutually decided lengthfixed termspecified timeframe
Antonyms / Antônimos
indefinite durationunspecified periodopen-ended termdisputed duration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
duração acordada
Standard formal usage in contracts and legal documents
São Paulo
prazo acordado / duração acordada
Both terms are commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
duração acordada / período acordado
Formal usage similar to Brazil, with slight preference for 'período' in some contexts
USA
agreed duration
Common in legal, business, and contract terminology

Related Words

contracttermtimelinedeadlineagreementexpiration date

Related Idioms & Phrases

for the agreed duration
within the agreed duration
extend the agreed duration
honor the agreed duration
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