deed of release

[diːd əv rɪˈliːs]
nounpl: deeds of release
escritura de liberação
1. A legal document that formally releases one party from an obligation, debt, or claim against another party
The creditor signed a deed of release to forgive the outstanding debt.
O credor assinou uma escritura de liberação para perdoar a dívida pendente.
2. A legal instrument used to discharge a person from liability or obligation in a contractual agreement
After settling the dispute, both parties executed a deed of release.
Após resolver a disputa, ambas as partes executaram uma escritura de liberação.
3. A formal written agreement relinquishing rights, claims, or interests in property or obligations
The tenant received a deed of release upon completing the lease obligations.
O inquilino recebeu uma escritura de liberação após cumprir as obrigações do aluguel.
Deed of release is a crucial legal document in both American and Brazilian law. In Brazil, it must typically be notarized (lavrado em cartório) by a public notary to have full legal effect. In the USA, it is commonly used in real estate transactions, debt settlements, and litigation settlements. The document carries significant legal weight and should be drafted by legal professionals to ensure enforceability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
release deeddeed of dischargequitclaim deedrelease agreementdischarge document
Antonyms / Antônimos
deed of covenantdeed of assignmentlien

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escritura de liberação
Most common formal legal term used in Brazilian contracts and notarial documents
General Brazilian
termo de liberação
Alternative less formal usage in some Brazilian jurisdictions
São Paulo
escritura de quitação
Regional preference emphasizing the discharge of debt aspect
Portugal
documento de liberação
Portuguese usage tends toward more generic terminology
Portugal
carta de quitação
More traditional Portuguese term for release documents

Related Words

deedreleasedischargequitclaimliabilityobligationcontractlegal instrument

Related Idioms & Phrases

to sign a deed of release
to execute a deed of release
to grant a deed of release
to obtain a deed of release
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