current provisions

[/ˈkɜrənt prəˈvɪʒənz/]
noun phrase
disposições atuais
1. The existing rules, regulations, or clauses that are in effect at the present time
Under current provisions of the law, companies must report their earnings quarterly.
De acordo com as disposições atuais da lei, as empresas devem relatar seus ganhos trimestralmente.
2. The present terms and conditions stipulated in a contract, agreement, or legal document
The current provisions of the contract allow for a three-month notice period for termination.
As disposições atuais do contrato permitem um período de notificação de três meses para rescisão.
3. Existing supplies or stores of food and other essentials
The ship's current provisions were sufficient for another two weeks at sea.
Os suprimentos atuais do navio eram suficientes para mais duas semanas no mar.
This term is heavily used in Brazilian and American legal, business, and governmental contexts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in documentation related to labor law (CLT - Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho), corporate regulations, and administrative procedures. The phrase carries formal weight and is essential in contract interpretation and compliance discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
existing provisionspresent regulationsactive clausesprevailing termsstanding rules
Antonyms / Antônimos
former provisionsprevious regulationsobsolete clausesoutdated termsrepealed rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
disposições atuais
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
São Paulo
disposições em vigor
Common in business and corporate legal documentation
Rio de Janeiro
disposições presentes
Slightly less formal alternative
Portugal
disposições actuais
Uses European Portuguese spelling with 'actuais' instead of 'atuais'

Related Words

legal provisionscontract termsstatutory requirementsregulatory frameworkcomplianceclauseamendmentenforcement

Related Idioms & Phrases

under current provisions
in accordance with current provisions
within current provisions
notwithstanding current provisions
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