current clauses

[/ˈkɜːrənt ˈklɔːzɪz/]
nounpl: current clauses
cláusulas vigentes
1. Provisions or conditions in a legal document, contract, or agreement that are presently in effect or operative
The current clauses of the employment contract require employees to work 40 hours per week.
As cláusulas vigentes do contrato de trabalho exigem que os funcionários trabalhem 40 horas por semana.
2. Active terms and conditions that are currently binding and enforceable in a legal agreement
We need to review the current clauses before signing the new agreement.
Precisamos revisar as cláusulas vigentes antes de assinar o novo acordo.
3. Existing conditions in a contract that remain valid until modification or expiration
The current clauses allow for automatic renewal unless either party provides written notice.
As cláusulas vigentes permitem renovação automática, a menos que qualquer parte notifique por escrito.
In Brazilian legal and business contexts, 'cláusulas vigentes' is the standard term used in contracts, employment agreements, and legal documents. This terminology is crucial in corporate transactions and dispute resolution. The concept reflects the importance of understanding what terms are currently binding versus those that have been superseded or terminated.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
operative clausesactive provisionsexisting conditionsbinding termseffective clauses
Antonyms / Antônimos
expired clausesterminated provisionsobsolete termsvoid clausesinactive provisions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cláusulas vigentes
Most common usage in Brazilian legal and business contexts
São Paulo
cláusulas em vigor
Alternative formal expression used in commercial law
Rio de Janeiro
cláusulas atuais
Less formal, more colloquial variant
Portugal
cláusulas em vigor
Preferred in Portuguese legal documents

Related Words

contractlegal provisionsterms and conditionsagreementstipulationscovenantenforcement

Related Idioms & Phrases

to invoke current clauses
to modify current clauses
to enforce current clauses
to review current clauses
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