contract provisions

[/ˈkɑːntrækt prəˈvɪʒənz/]
nounpl: contract provisions
cláusulas contratuais
1. Specific terms, conditions, or clauses included in a legal agreement that outline the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the parties involved
The contract provisions clearly state that payment must be made within 30 days of invoice.
As cláusulas contratuais estabelecem claramente que o pagamento deve ser feito dentro de 30 dias após a fatura.
2. Individual sections or stipulations within a contract that address particular aspects of the agreement
Several contract provisions were disputed during the negotiation process.
Várias cláusulas contratuais foram contestadas durante o processo de negociação.
3. Written statements that define what parties agree to do or not do under the terms of a contract
The contract provisions include confidentiality agreements and non-compete clauses.
As cláusulas contratuais incluem acordos de confidencialidade e cláusulas de não concorrência.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, understanding contract provisions is essential for legal compliance and protecting business interests. In Brazil, contracts are typically more detailed due to the Civil Law tradition, while in the USA, contracts follow Common Law practices with emphasis on specificity and clarity. Legal professionals and business executives commonly reference specific contract provisions during disputes and negotiations in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
contract clausescontractual termsterms and conditionsstipulationsconditions
Antonyms / Antônimos
contract violationsbreach of contract

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cláusulas contratuais
Most common term used in Brazilian legal and business contexts
São Paulo
disposições contratuais
Alternative formal term used in São Paulo's business and legal sectors
Rio de Janeiro
cláusulas do contrato
Commonly used colloquial variant in Rio de Janeiro
Portugal
disposições contratuais
Preferred term in Portuguese legal terminology

Related Words

contractclauseagreementstipulationtermsconditionscovenantobligation

Related Idioms & Phrases

breach of contract provisions
violate contract provisions
enforce contract provisions
negotiate contract provisions
include contract provisions
stipulate in contract provisions
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