defined impediments
[dɪˈfaɪnd ɪmˈpɛdɪmənts]
noun phrase
impedimentos definidos
1. Specific, clearly identified obstacles or barriers that prevent or hinder progress, action, or movement
The contract outlined the defined impediments to project completion, including budget constraints and regulatory approval delays.
O contrato delineou os impedimentos definidos para a conclusão do projeto, incluindo restrições orçamentárias e atrasos na aprovação regulatória.
2. In legal contexts, specifically identified obstacles or restrictions that prevent a contract or agreement from being executed
The marriage was declared null due to defined impediments that were present at the time of the ceremony.
O casamento foi declarado nulo devido aos impedimentos definidos que estavam presentes no momento da cerimônia.
3. In project management, explicitly stated factors or conditions that block or slow down progress
The team identified defined impediments in the agile sprint that needed immediate resolution.
A equipe identificou impedimentos definidos no sprint ágil que precisavam de resolução imediata.
This term is predominantly used in formal, professional contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, particularly in legal documents, business contracts, project management frameworks (especially Agile/Scrum), and academic writing. In Brazil, it reflects the formal register used in corporate and governmental communications.
Related Idioms & Phrases
defined impediments to success
removing defined impediments
overcoming defined impediments
list of defined impediments
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