contractual provisions

[kən-ˈtrak-chə-wəl prə-ˈvi-zhənz]
nounpl: contractual provisions
cláusulas contratuais
1. Specific terms, conditions, and clauses that are included in a legally binding contract and establish the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the parties involved
The contractual provisions require both parties to maintain confidentiality throughout the agreement.
As cláusulas contratuais exigem que ambas as partes mantenham a confidencialidade durante todo o acordo.
2. Written stipulations within a contract that define how disputes will be resolved, payment terms, termination conditions, and other specific requirements
The employment contract included contractual provisions regarding severance pay and benefits continuation.
O contrato de trabalho incluía cláusulas contratuais relativas a indenizações e continuação de benefícios.
3. Legal components of an agreement that must be fulfilled by all parties to maintain the validity and enforceability of the contract
We reviewed all contractual provisions before signing the merger agreement.
Analisamos todas as cláusulas contratuais antes de assinar o acordo de fusão.
In Brazil, contractual provisions are highly regulated by civil law codes, particularly the Civil Code (Código Civil). Both Brazilian and American business cultures place significant emphasis on detailed contractual provisions to protect parties' interests. In legal contexts, Brazilian Portuguese tends to use 'cláusulas contratuais' more frequently than the English 'provisions,' which is more common in Anglo-American legal systems. The understanding and negotiation of contractual provisions is a critical part of business practice in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
contractual clausescontract termsagreement termsstipulationsconditions
Antonyms / Antônimos
oral agreementsimplied terms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cláusulas contratuais
Most common and formal term used in legal and business contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
disposições contratuais
Alternative formal term commonly used in São Paulo's business and legal community
Rio de Janeiro
cláusulas do contrato
More casual variation, still formal but slightly more conversational
Portugal
disposições contratuais
Preferred term in Portuguese legal language; more formal than Brazilian usage

Related Words

contractclauseterms and conditionsagreementcovenantlegal obligationbinding contract

Related Idioms & Phrases

breach of contractual provisions
enforce contractual provisions
contractual provisions are void
contractual provisions supersede
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →