allow alteration
[/əˈlaʊ ɔːlˈtɛreɪʃən/]
verb phrase
permitir alteração
1. To give permission or consent for something to be changed, modified, or adjusted
The contract allows alteration of terms only with written consent from both parties.
O contrato permite alteração dos termos apenas com consentimento escrito de ambas as partes.
2. To enable or facilitate changes to a plan, design, or arrangement
The flexible schedule allows alteration of work hours based on employee needs.
O cronograma flexível permite alteração das horas de trabalho conforme as necessidades dos funcionários.
3. In tailoring or garments, to permit modifications to fit or style
The tailor allows alteration of the dress hem at no additional cost.
A costureira permite alteração da bainha do vestido sem custo adicional.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian business, legal, and fashion contexts. In Brazil, flexibility in contracts and agreements is often appreciated, making phrases about allowing alterations frequent in negotiations. In the USA, this phrase appears regularly in clothing retail, software licensing, and contract law. The concept reflects different cultural attitudes toward rigidity versus flexibility in formal agreements.
Related Idioms & Phrases
allow for alteration - to make room or provide flexibility for changes
allow no alteration - to be strict and unyielding about changes
allow minor alterations - to permit small modifications only
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