contract amendment

[ˈkɒntrækt əˈmɛndmənt]
nounpl: contract amendments
aditivo contratual
1. A formal written modification or alteration to an existing contract that changes, adds, or removes terms and conditions while keeping the original contract in effect
The contract amendment extended the project deadline by three months.
O aditivo contratual estendeu o prazo do projeto por três meses.
2. A document that supplements an original contract and requires signatures from all parties involved
Both parties signed the contract amendment before proceeding with the new terms.
Ambas as partes assinaram o aditivo contratual antes de prosseguir com os novos termos.
3. A legal instrument used to modify payment terms, scope of work, duration, or other contractual obligations
A contract amendment was necessary to reflect the increased labor costs.
Um aditivo contratual foi necessário para refletir o aumento dos custos de mão de obra.
In Brazil, contract amendments are common in construction, employment, and business contexts. They require proper documentation and signatures to be legally binding. In the USA, contract amendments are similarly formal legal documents that must be executed with the same care as the original contract. Both cultures recognize amendments as necessary adaptations when circumstances change during the contract period.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
contract modificationcontract addendumcontract supplementcontract revisioncontract alteration
Antonyms / Antônimos
contract terminationcontract cancellationcontract dissolution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
aditivo contratual
Most common and formal term used in legal and business contexts
Brazil - São Paulo
termo aditivo
Alternative formal term frequently used in commercial contracts
Brazil - General
alteração contratual
Less formal alternative, emphasizing the change aspect
Portugal
adenda contratual
Portuguese variation, though 'aditivo contratual' is also understood and used

Related Words

contractaddendummodificationclauseamendmentterms and conditionsagreementnegotiation

Related Idioms & Phrases

to sign off on a contract amendment
to enter into an amendment
to execute a contract amendment
back-to-back amendments
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