binding response

[ˈbaɪndɪŋ rɪˈspɑːns]
nounpl: binding responses
resposta vinculante
1. A response or answer that is legally or formally obligatory and cannot be easily changed or revoked
The court issued a binding response that both parties must follow without exception.
O tribunal emitiu uma resposta vinculante que ambas as partes devem seguir sem exceção.
2. In biochemistry and immunology, the reaction or result when a molecule binds to a receptor or antigen
The binding response of the antibody to the virus was measured in the laboratory.
A resposta de ligação do anticorpo ao vírus foi medida no laboratório.
3. In contract law, a definitive commitment or agreement that creates legal obligations
Once you provide a binding response to the offer, you cannot withdraw your acceptance.
Depois que você fornece uma resposta vinculante à oferta, não pode retirar sua aceitação.
In Brazilian legal contexts, 'resposta vinculante' is a formal term used in contract law and court proceedings. In scientific communities in both Brazil and Portugal, the term is used to describe molecular interactions in biochemistry and immunology research. In the USA, the term is prevalent in contract law, arbitration, and biochemical studies. The concept emphasizes legal and moral obligation to adhere to the response given.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
definitive responseobligatory responsemandatory responselegal commitmentbinding agreement
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-binding responseoptional responsetentative responsepreliminary response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta vinculante
Standard term used in legal and scientific contexts
São Paulo
resposta obrigatória
Alternative formal term used in business and legal documents
Portugal
resposta vinculativa
Portuguese variant emphasizing the binding nature of the commitment
General USA
binding response
Common in legal and scientific English terminology

Related Words

binding agreementbinding contractbinding arbitrationreceptor bindingcommitmentobligationlegal obligation

Related Idioms & Phrases

bind oneself to a response
give a binding response
hold someone to a binding response
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