contingent rules
[kən-ˈtin-jənt ˈrülz]
nounpl: contingent rules
regras contingentes
1. Rules or regulations that apply only under specific conditions or circumstances; rules that are dependent on certain events or situations occurring
The contract includes contingent rules that take effect only if the project exceeds the budget.
O contrato inclui regras contingentes que entram em vigor apenas se o projeto exceder o orçamento.
2. In logic and law, rules whose application depends on the fulfillment of predetermined conditions
Contingent rules in the agreement specify what happens if delivery is delayed.
As regras contingentes no acordo especificam o que acontece se a entrega atrasar.
3. Conditional policies or procedures that are activated based on triggering events
Emergency contingent rules were activated when the natural disaster occurred.
Regras contingentes de emergência foram ativadas quando o desastre natural ocorreu.
The term 'contingent rules' is commonly used in Brazilian and American business, legal, and administrative contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in contract law and corporate governance. The concept reflects a practical approach to planning for multiple scenarios, particularly relevant in project management and risk assessment practices common to both Brazilian and North American business cultures.
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