contractual responsibility
[kən-ˈtrak-chə-wəl ri-ˌspän(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē]
nounfemininepl: contractual responsibilities / responsabilidades contratuais
responsabilidade contratual
1. The legal obligation or duty that a party assumes under the terms of a contract to perform specific actions or fulfill agreed-upon conditions
The contractor's contractual responsibility includes completing the project by the deadline specified in the agreement.
A responsabilidade contratual do empreiteiro inclui concluir o projeto no prazo especificado no acordo.
2. Liability arising from breach of contract; the duty to compensate for damages if contractual obligations are not met
The supplier's contractual responsibility for defective goods requires them to provide a full refund or replacement.
A responsabilidade contratual do fornecedor pelos produtos defeituosos o obriga a fornecer reembolso total ou substituição.
3. In legal terms, the enforceable obligations that bind parties to perform or abstain from performing certain acts
Each party must clearly understand their contractual responsibility before signing the agreement.
Cada parte deve entender claramente sua responsabilidade contratual antes de assinar o acordo.
In Brazil, contractual responsibility is a fundamental concept in commercial law and is heavily emphasized in business dealings. Brazilian law (Código Civil) provides detailed provisions regarding contractual obligations and liabilities. In the USA, contractual responsibility is central to contract law and is enforced through court systems; breach of contractual responsibility often leads to litigation and damages awards. The concept reflects the importance of honoring agreements in both business cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to fulfill contractual responsibility
to assume contractual responsibility
to breach contractual responsibility
to hold someone accountable for contractual responsibility
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