conditional agreement

[/kənˈdɪʃənəl əˈɡriːmənt/]
nounpl: conditional agreements
acordo condicionado
1. A legally binding agreement between parties that is dependent upon the fulfillment of one or more specified conditions before it becomes fully enforceable or takes effect
The purchase of the house was made under a conditional agreement pending the home inspection results.
A compra da casa foi feita sob um acordo condicionado pendente dos resultados da inspeção residencial.
2. An arrangement where obligations or rights are suspended until certain predetermined events or conditions occur
The employment offer was a conditional agreement that required the candidate to pass a background check.
A oferta de emprego era um acordo condicionado que exigia do candidato passar por uma verificação de antecedentes.
In Brazil, conditional agreements are extremely common in real estate transactions and employment contracts. They are a standard legal mechanism used to protect both parties' interests until specified conditions (such as financing approval, inspections, or background checks) are satisfied. Portuguese legal terminology reflects this practical business culture where risk allocation through conditions is a fundamental aspect of contract law.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conditional contractagreement subject to conditionscontingent agreementconditional arrangement
Antonyms / Antônimos
unconditional agreementabsolute agreementunrestricted agreement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acordo condicionado
most common formal legal term
São Paulo
acordo condicionado / contrato condicionado
commonly used in business and real estate contracts
Rio de Janeiro
acordo sob condição
alternative phrasing used in legal documents
Portugal
acordo condicionado / contrato condicionado
similar usage but less common than in Brazil

Related Words

condition precedentcontingencystipulationcovenantescrowperformance condition

Related Idioms & Phrases

subject to conditions
contingent upon
pending the fulfillment of conditions
with strings attached
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