clause of modification
[klɔːz əv ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: clauses of modification
cláusula de modificação
1. A contractual or legal provision that allows for changes, alterations, or adjustments to the terms, conditions, or scope of an agreement
The contract included a clause of modification that permitted both parties to adjust the payment schedule if circumstances changed.
O contrato incluía uma cláusula de modificação que permitia a ambas as partes ajustar o cronograma de pagamento se as circunstâncias mudassem.
2. In grammar, a dependent clause that serves to modify or qualify the meaning of another element in a sentence
The relative clause in that sentence functions as a clause of modification, providing additional information about the noun.
A oração relativa nessa frase funciona como uma cláusula de modificação, fornecendo informações adicionais sobre o substantivo.
This term is primarily used in legal, contractual, and academic contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, it appears frequently in business contracts and legislative documents, reflecting the importance of flexibility in Brazilian commercial law. In the USA, similar clauses are common in corporate agreements to allow for changes in circumstances.
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