conditional performance

[kən-ˈdi-shə-nəl pər-ˈfȯr-məns]
nounpl: conditional performances
desempenho condicional
1. Performance or execution of a contractual obligation that depends on the occurrence or non-occurrence of a specified event or condition
The contractor's conditional performance requires that all materials meet quality standards before payment is due.
O desempenho condicional do contratante exige que todos os materiais atendam aos padrões de qualidade antes do pagamento ser devido.
2. In law, an obligation whose effectiveness or enforceability is contingent upon a specified condition being satisfied
The employment offer included conditional performance clauses tied to the completion of background checks.
A oferta de emprego incluía cláusulas de desempenho condicional vinculadas à conclusão das verificações de antecedentes.
3. Performance metrics or evaluation based on predetermined conditions or benchmarks
The bonus structure relies on conditional performance targets established at the beginning of the fiscal year.
A estrutura de bônus depende de metas de desempenho condicional estabelecidas no início do ano fiscal.
This term is predominantly used in legal, financial, and business contexts in both the USA and Brazil. It reflects the importance of contractual clarity and risk management in international commerce. In Brazil, understanding conditional performance is crucial for contract law, particularly in construction, employment, and commercial agreements where conditions precedent and subsequent play significant roles.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
contingent performanceconditional obligationperformance contingent upon conditionconditional execution
Antonyms / Antônimos
unconditional performanceabsolute performancenon-contingent obligation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho condicional
Standard legal and business terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
desempenho condicional; prestação condicional
More common in financial and commercial contexts, prestação condicional also used in contracts
Rio de Janeiro
desempenho condicional
Standard usage in legal documents and agreements
Portugal
prestação condicional; desempenho condicionado
Portuguese legal terminology prefers 'prestação condicional' in civil law contexts

Related Words

condition precedentcondition subsequentcontractual obligationcontingencyperformance bondescrow

Related Idioms & Phrases

conditional upon
performance contingent on
subject to conditions
pending fulfillment of conditions
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