contractual defect
[/kənˈtræk.tʃu.əl ˈdɛ.fɛkt/]
nounpl: contractual defects
vício contratual
1. A flaw, imperfection, or breach in the formation, execution, or terms of a contract that makes it invalid, unenforceable, or deficient in its obligations
The contract suffered from a contractual defect because one party lacked the legal capacity to sign.
O contrato apresentava um vício contratual porque uma das partes não tinha capacidade jurídica para assinar.
2. A deficiency in a contract's essential elements, such as missing consideration, lack of mutual assent, or ambiguous terms
The court found a contractual defect in the agreement due to the ambiguous language regarding payment terms.
O tribunal identificou um vício contratual no acordo devido à linguagem ambígua sobre os termos de pagamento.
3. A failure to comply with legal formalities or procedural requirements necessary for contract validity
A contractual defect arose because the contract was not properly witnessed as required by law.
Um vício contratual surgiu porque o contrato não foi devidamente testemunhado conforme exigido por lei.
In Brazilian law, contractual defects are governed by the Civil Code (Código Civil Brasileiro) and can render a contract null and void or merely voidable depending on the nature and severity of the defect. The term 'vício contratual' is widely used in legal documents, court proceedings, and commercial agreements. Understanding contractual defects is essential for contract enforcement and dispute resolution in both Brazil and Portugal, where civil law traditions apply.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a contract with defects
to invalidate a contract due to contractual defects
to identify contractual defects
contrato com vícios
anular um contrato por vício contratual
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