contract duration

[/ˈkɑːntrækt duˈreɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: contract durations
duração do contrato
1. The period of time for which a contract remains valid and enforceable between parties
The contract duration is two years, with an option to renew for an additional year.
A duração do contrato é de dois anos, com opção de renovação por mais um ano.
2. The specified timeframe during which contractual obligations must be fulfilled
We need to clarify the contract duration before signing the agreement.
Precisamos esclarecer a duração do contrato antes de assinar o acordo.
3. The length of time a contract is in effect, from commencement to termination
The employment contract duration was extended due to exceptional performance.
A duração do contrato de trabalho foi estendida devido ao desempenho excepcional.
In Brazilian business environments, contract duration is a critical negotiation point, especially in employment contracts (contratos de trabalho) and service agreements (contratos de serviço). The terms 'duração' and 'vigência' are often used interchangeably, though 'vigência' emphasizes the active enforcement period. In Portugal, similar importance is placed on contract terms, with particular attention to CLT (Código do Trabalho) labor law requirements regarding minimum and maximum contract durations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
contract termcontract periodtenurelength of contractcontract validity period
Antonyms / Antônimos
indefinite contractperpetual agreement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
duração do contrato
Most common and formal usage in business contexts
São Paulo
vigência do contrato
Alternative term emphasizing the period when contract is in force
Rio de Janeiro
prazo do contrato
Common colloquial usage meaning 'contract term/deadline'
Portugal
duração do contrato
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also uses 'vigência contratual'

Related Words

contract terminationcontract renewalexpiration datecommencement datecontract termsagreement period

Related Idioms & Phrases

for the duration of the contract
within the contract duration
extend the contract duration
shorten the contract duration
during the contract term
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