contractual right
[/kənˈtræk.tʃu.əl raɪt/]
nounpl: contractual rights
direito contratual
1. A legal entitlement or privilege granted to a party under the terms of a contract, enforceable by law
The employee has a contractual right to two weeks of paid vacation annually.
O funcionário tem direito contratual a duas semanas de férias remuneradas anualmente.
2. An obligation owed by one party to another as specified in a binding agreement
The seller's contractual right to payment is protected by the purchase agreement.
O direito contratual do vendedor ao pagamento é protegido pelo contrato de compra.
3. A claim or benefit that can be enforced through legal action if breached
The tenant exercised their contractual right to request repairs within 30 days.
O inquilino exerceu seu direito contratual de solicitar reparos dentro de 30 dias.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, contractual rights are fundamental to commerce and are heavily protected by law. In Brazil, contractual rights are codified in the Civil Code (Código Civil) and are essential in labor law (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho - CLT). In the USA, contract law varies by state, and contractual rights are enforced through state and federal courts. The concept is central to business negotiations and dispute resolution in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
enforce a contractual right
waive a contractual right
breach of contractual rights
assert one's contractual rights
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