conditional change

[kən-ˈdi-shə-nəl ˈchānj]
nounpl: conditional changes
mudança condicional
1. A modification or alteration that occurs only if specific conditions or requirements are met
The conditional change in policy will only take effect if the board approves the proposal.
A mudança condicional na política só entrará em vigor se o conselho aprovar a proposta.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, a change that is dependent upon the fulfillment of predetermined terms
The employment contract included a conditional change to salary based on performance metrics.
O contrato de trabalho incluía uma mudança condicional de salário baseada em métricas de desempenho.
3. In technology and programming, a modification in system behavior that depends on specific parameters or triggers
The software implements a conditional change to user permissions when security protocols are activated.
O software implementa uma mudança condicional nas permissões do usuário quando os protocolos de segurança são ativados.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business, legal, and technology sectors. In corporate environments, 'mudança condicional' is frequently used in contract negotiations and policy documents. In Portugal, the term 'alteração condicional' is more prevalent in legal and administrative contexts. The concept reflects formal, structured thinking about modifications that require specific preconditions before implementation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conditional modificationcontingent changedependent alterationqualified change
Antonyms / Antônimos
unconditional changeabsolute changepermanent changeimmediate change

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudança condicional
Standard usage in formal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mudança condicional / alteração sob condição
Both forms used equally in official and legal documents
São Paulo
mudança condicional
Preferred in corporate and financial sectors
Portugal
alteração condicional / mudança condicionada
Both variants are acceptable; 'alteração condicional' is more formal

Related Words

conditionalmodificationcontingencyconditionalterationrequirement

Related Idioms & Phrases

conditional change of circumstances
subject to conditional change
conditional change of venue
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