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be binding

[bi ˈbaɪndɪŋ]
verb phrase
ser vinculativo; ser obrigatório
1. To be legally or morally obligatory; to have the force of law or obligation
This contract will be binding on both parties.
Este contrato será vinculativo para ambas as partes.
2. To be restrictive or limiting in nature
The agreement is binding and cannot be easily changed.
O acordo é obrigatório e não pode ser facilmente alterado.
3. To hold or constrain someone to a course of action
Your promise is binding on your honor.
Sua promessa é vinculativa à sua honra.
Synonyms
be obligatorybe mandatorybe enforceablebe valid
Antonyms
be non-bindingbe optionalbe voluntarybe void

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser vinculativo; ser obrigatório
Standard usage in contracts and legal contexts
São Paulo
ser vinculante
Common in business and legal Portuguese
Portugal
ser vinculativo; ser obrigatório
Standard usage in European Portuguese legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

be set in stone
be carved in stone
be locked in
be irrevocable
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