conditional limitation
[/kənˈdɪʃənəl ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/]
nounpl: conditional limitations
limitação condicional
1. A restriction or constraint that applies only when certain specified conditions are met or fulfilled
The contract included a conditional limitation on the use of the property if the buyer failed to complete construction within five years.
O contrato incluía uma limitação condicional sobre o uso da propriedade se o comprador não completasse a construção dentro de cinco anos.
2. In legal and property law, a clause that restricts rights or privileges based on the occurrence or non-occurrence of a specified event
The inheritance came with a conditional limitation that required the heir to maintain the estate in its original condition.
A herança veio com uma limitação condicional que exigia que o herdeiro mantivesse a propriedade em seu estado original.
3. A statutory or contractual restriction that becomes effective only upon the satisfaction of predetermined conditions
The patent held a conditional limitation preventing commercial use until certain safety standards were met.
A patente tinha uma limitação condicional impedindo o uso comercial até que certos padrões de segurança fossem atendidos.
This term is primarily used in legal, contractual, and property law contexts in both Brazilian and American English-speaking jurisdictions. In Brazil, it appears frequently in real estate transactions, inheritance law, and commercial contracts. Understanding conditional limitations is essential in Brazilian property law due to the complex system of land rights and restrictions. The concept reflects the importance of clearly defining conditions in legal agreements to avoid disputes.
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