conditional enforceability
[kən-ˈdɪ-ʃə-nəl ɪn-ˈfɔrs-ə-ˈbɪ-lə-ti]
nounpl: conditional enforceabilities
exigibilidade condicional
1. The legal quality or state of a right, obligation, or contract that can be enforced only upon the fulfillment or occurrence of specified conditions
The conditional enforceability of the agreement depends on the contractor completing the preliminary inspection.
A exigibilidade condicional do acordo depende da conclusão da inspeção preliminar pelo contratante.
2. In contract law, the capacity of a contractual provision to be legally enforced only when certain predetermined conditions are satisfied
The loan's conditional enforceability requires proof of employment before disbursement.
A exigibilidade condicional do empréstimo exige comprovação de emprego antes do desembolso.
3. A legal doctrine that suspends the enforcement of rights or obligations until specified conditions occur
The warranty's conditional enforceability was linked to proper maintenance of the equipment.
A exigibilidade condicional da garantia estava vinculada à manutenção adequada do equipamento.
This term is fundamental to both Brazilian and American legal systems, though applied differently. In Brazil, it reflects the civil law tradition where conditions are meticulously codified in contract law. In the USA, it represents a core common law principle in contract formation and enforcement. Understanding this concept is essential for anyone involved in international business transactions, cross-border agreements, or comparative law studies between Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking jurisdictions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
subject to conditions
contingent upon satisfaction of conditions
enforceable upon fulfillment of conditions
suspended by condition precedent
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