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breach of obligation

[/briːtʃ əv ɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/]
nounpl: breaches of obligation
inadimplemento de obrigação
1. The failure to fulfill a legal or contractual duty or responsibility
The supplier's breach of obligation to deliver goods on time resulted in legal action.
O inadimplemento de obrigação do fornecedor em entregar os produtos no prazo resultou em ação legal.
2. Violation of a duty imposed by law, contract, or agreement
A breach of obligation can lead to damages or contract termination.
Um inadimplemento de obrigação pode resultar em indenização ou rescisão do contrato.
Synonyms
breach of contractdefaultnon-performanceviolation of dutyfailure to perform
Antonyms
fulfillment of obligationperformancecomplianceobservance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inadimplemento de obrigação
Most common term used in Brazilian legal contexts
São Paulo
quebra de obrigação
Alternative colloquial usage in business contexts
Portugal
incumprimento de obrigação
Preferred term in Portuguese legal system

Related Idioms & Phrases

material breach of obligation
willful breach of obligation
anticipatory breach of obligation
breach of primary obligation
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