asymmetric responsibility
[/ˌeɪsɪˈmetrɪk rɪˈspɒnsəˈbɪləti/]
nounpl: asymmetric responsibilities
responsabilidade assimétrica
1. A situation where one party bears greater obligations, duties, or accountability than another party in a relationship, contract, or interaction, despite mutual engagement or agreement
In international trade agreements, developing nations often face asymmetric responsibility where they must meet stricter environmental standards than developed countries.
Em acordos comerciais internacionais, as nações em desenvolvimento frequentemente enfrentam responsabilidade assimétrica onde devem atender a padrões ambientais mais rigorosos do que os países desenvolvidos.
2. A legal or ethical principle where the burden of proof, compliance, or liability falls disproportionately on one party rather than being equally distributed
The employment contract created asymmetric responsibility by requiring the employee to maintain confidentiality while the employer had no reciprocal obligation.
O contrato de trabalho criou responsabilidade assimétrica ao exigir que o funcionário mantivesse confidencialidade enquanto o empregador não tinha obrigação recíproca.
This term is frequently used in Brazil and Portugal within legal, business, and academic contexts when discussing international relations, employment law, and contractual negotiations. It reflects concerns about fairness and power imbalances in formal agreements. The concept gained prominence in discussions about asymmetric warfare and international relations, later extending to commercial and legal domains.
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