consensual terms
[/kənˈsenʃuəl tɜrmz/]
noun phrase
termos consensuais
1. Terms or conditions that have been agreed upon by all parties involved through mutual consent and agreement
The divorce was settled on consensual terms agreed by both spouses.
O divórcio foi resolvido em termos consensuais acordados pelos dois cônjuges.
2. Conditions of agreement that do not require court intervention because all parties voluntarily accept them
The business merger was completed on consensual terms without litigation.
A fusão empresarial foi concluída em termos consensuais sem litígio.
3. In legal contexts, arrangements made by mutual agreement rather than by imposition or court order
They reached a settlement on consensual terms regarding custody and support.
Eles chegaram a um acordo em termos consensuais quanto à custódia e pensão.
This is a formal legal and business term used in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is commonly used in family law, commercial disputes, and labor negotiations where parties prefer to avoid court proceedings. The phrase emphasizes voluntary cooperation and mutual satisfaction with the agreement, which is valued in Brazilian business culture as a way to maintain relationships and avoid lengthy litigation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reach an agreement on consensual terms
settle on consensual terms
consensual terms and conditions
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