contract excuse

[/ˈkɒntrækt ɪkˈskjuːz/]
nounpl: contract excuses
desculpa contratual
1. A legal provision or circumstance that allows a party to be relieved from performing their contractual obligations
The company invoked force majeure as a contract excuse to avoid delivery during the natural disaster.
A empresa invocou força maior como desculpa contratual para evitar a entrega durante o desastre natural.
2. A valid reason recognized by contract law that exempts a party from liability for non-performance
Impossibility of performance can serve as a contract excuse in certain jurisdictions.
A impossibilidade de execução pode servir como desculpa contratual em certas jurisdições.
Contract excuses are fundamental in Brazilian commercial law, particularly in international trade where force majeure clauses are standard. The concept reflects the Common Law tradition in the USA but is interpreted through Civil Law principles in Brazil and Portugal. Companies often negotiate these clauses heavily in contracts to manage risk.
NYC Slang
get-out clause
Synonyms / Sinônimos
contractual defensecontract defenseexcuse for non-performancelegal excuse
Antonyms / Antônimos
breach of contractcontractual obligationperformance requirement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desculpa contratual; motivo de dispensa contratual
Standard usage in commercial and legal contexts
São Paulo
defesa contratual; excludente contratual
More commonly used in São Paulo's business hub
Rio de Janeiro
motivo de exoneração contratual
Alternative phrasing common in RJ legal circles
Portugal
escusa contratual; causa de dispensa
Portuguese usage follows Civil Law tradition with different terminology

Related Words

force majeureimpossibilityfrustration of purposecommercial impracticabilitymitigation of damagescontractual liability

Related Idioms & Phrases

force majeure clause
act of God
circumstances beyond one's control
out of the contract
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