asymmetric implications
[/ˌeɪsɪˈmetrɪk ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃənz/]
noun
implicações assimétricas
1. A logical or relational situation where the consequence or effect flows in one direction only, not reciprocally; when A implies B, but B does not necessarily imply A
The contract contains asymmetric implications where one party's obligations do not require equal reciprocal duties from the other party.
O contrato contém implicações assimétricas onde as obrigações de uma parte não exigem deveres recíprocos iguais da outra parte.
2. In formal logic and philosophy, a relationship where a statement or condition leads to a conclusion that is not necessarily reversible
If all birds are animals, this creates an asymmetric implication: being an animal does not imply being a bird.
Se todos os pássaros são animais, isso cria uma implicação assimétrica: ser um animal não implica ser um pássaro.
3. In information theory and game theory, situations where outcomes or information access are unequally distributed between parties
The asymmetric implications in the negotiation meant that the seller had more leverage than the buyer.
As implicações assimétricas na negociação significavam que o vendedor tinha mais alavancagem do que o comprador.
This term is primarily used in academic, legal, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in legal documents and economic theory discussions. In the USA, it's especially prominent in discussions of market economics, contracts, and information asymmetry. The concept is more formal and specialized, rarely appearing in colloquial speech.
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