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binding agreement

[ˈbaɪndɪŋ əˈɡriːmənt]
nounpl: binding agreements
acordo vinculativo
1. A legally enforceable contract or agreement that obligates all parties involved to fulfill the terms and conditions, with legal consequences for non-compliance
The contract is a binding agreement that both parties must honor.
O contrato é um acordo vinculativo que ambas as partes devem cumprir.
2. An agreement that has legal force and cannot be unilaterally withdrawn or terminated without consequences
Once signed, this becomes a binding agreement between the employer and employee.
Uma vez assinado, isto torna-se um acordo vinculativo entre o empregador e o funcionário.
Synonyms
enforceable agreementlegally binding contractbinding contractvalid agreement
Antonyms
non-binding agreementverbal agreementpreliminary agreementletter of intent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acordo vinculativo
Most commonly used term in Brazilian legal contexts
Brazil
contrato obrigatório
Alternative legal terminology emphasizing mandatory obligation
Portugal
acordo vinculativo
Standard term used in Portuguese legal documentation
Portugal
contrato vinculante
Alternative form in Portuguese legal discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

seal the deal
put it in writing
sign on the dotted line
locked and loaded
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