asymmetrical agreement
[/ˌæsɪˈmetrɪkəl əˈɡriːmənt/]
nounpl: asymmetrical agreements
acordo assimétrico
1. An agreement or contract in which the rights, obligations, or benefits are not equally distributed between the parties involved
The asymmetrical agreement favored the larger corporation over the small business partner.
O acordo assimétrico favorecia a corporação maior em relação ao parceiro comercial pequeno.
2. In linguistics and syntax, a grammatical construction where elements that would typically agree do not match in number, gender, case, or person
The sentence displays an asymmetrical agreement between the subject and verb.
A sentença apresenta um acordo assimétrico entre o sujeito e o verbo.
3. In international relations, a bilateral agreement where one party has significantly more power or receives more favorable terms than the other
Critics argued the trade deal was an asymmetrical agreement that disadvantaged developing nations.
Críticos argumentaram que o acordo comercial era um acordo assimétrico que prejudicava as nações em desenvolvimento.
The term 'asymmetrical agreement' is primarily used in formal contexts such as legal documents, international negotiations, and academic discourse. In Brazil, it is common in business law and international relations discussions. In the USA, it gained prominence in discussions about trade deals and geopolitical agreements, particularly in debates about fairness in international commerce. The concept reflects concerns about power imbalances in contractual relationships and has become increasingly relevant in discussions about data privacy agreements and tech platform terms of service.
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