anticipated condition

[/ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd kənˈdɪʃən/]
nounpl: anticipated conditions
condição antecipada
1. A state or circumstance that is expected or foreseen to occur in the future
The contract includes provisions for any anticipated condition that might affect delivery.
O contrato inclui disposições para qualquer condição antecipada que possa afetar a entrega.
2. In legal or business contexts, a situation that parties expect will occur and have prepared for in advance
The insurance policy covers losses resulting from anticipated conditions listed in the agreement.
A apólice de seguro cobre perdas resultantes de condições antecipadas listadas no acordo.
3. A foreseeable circumstance that has been identified and planned for
Weather-related anticipated conditions are factored into the project timeline.
As condições antecipadas relacionadas ao clima são consideradas no cronograma do projeto.
This is primarily a formal/technical term used in legal, business, and insurance contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It reflects the importance of forward-thinking risk management and contractual clarity in formal agreements. The term is more commonly used in written documents than in casual speech.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
expected conditionforeseeable circumstancepredicted stateforeseen situation
Antonyms / Antônimos
unforeseen conditionunexpected circumstanceunanticipated eventsurprise situation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condição antecipada
Standard formal usage in contracts and legal documents
Rio de Janeiro
condição prevista
Common alternative emphasizing what is foreseen or expected
São Paulo
condição prevista/antecipada
Both forms used interchangeably in business context
Portugal
condição antecipada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal legal usage

Related Words

anticipateforeseeforecastexpectationcontingencyprovision

Related Idioms & Phrases

see it coming
be prepared for
plan ahead for
factor in
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