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formal contract

[ˈfɔːrməl ˈkɒntrækt]
nounpl: formal contracts
contrato formal
1. A legally binding agreement that is executed with all required formalities, including written documentation, signatures, and often notarization or witnessing
The two companies signed a formal contract to establish their business partnership.
As duas empresas assinaram um contrato formal para estabelecer sua parceria comercial.
2. A contract that complies with legal requirements and is recognized by law, as opposed to an informal or verbal agreement
A formal contract provides legal protection for both parties involved.
Um contrato formal oferece proteção legal para ambas as partes envolvidas.
Synonyms
written contractlegal agreementbinding contractofficial contract
Antonyms
informal agreementverbal contracthandshake dealcasual arrangement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contrato formal
Standard usage in legal and business contexts
São Paulo
contrato formal
Commonly used in corporate and commercial environments
Portugal
contrato formal
Used in legal terminology; may also see 'contrato escrito' for emphasis on written form

Related Idioms & Phrases

sign a formal contract
enter into a formal contract
breach of formal contract
terms and conditions of a formal contract
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