dependent rules

[dɪˈpɛndənt rulz]
noun phrasepl: dependent rules
regras dependentes
1. Rules or regulations that are contingent upon or determined by other conditions, circumstances, or preceding rules; regulations whose application depends on the fulfillment of specific prerequisites or conditions
The dependent rules in the contract specify that payment terms change based on delivery dates.
As regras dependentes no contrato especificam que os termos de pagamento mudam com base nas datas de entrega.
2. In formal logic, grammar, or programming: rules whose validity or application is conditional upon other rules or facts being true
In this grammar system, dependent rules cannot be applied until the independent rules are satisfied.
Neste sistema de gramática, as regras dependentes não podem ser aplicadas até que as regras independentes sejam satisfeitas.
This is primarily a technical, legal, and academic term used in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking contexts. It appears frequently in contract law, software development, formal logic, and regulatory documentation. The concept reflects structured rule-based systems common in formal institutional and technical settings in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conditional rulescontingent rulessubordinate rulesconditional regulations
Antonyms / Antônimos
independent rulesabsolute rulesunconditional rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regras dependentes
Standard usage in legal, technical, and formal contexts
São Paulo
regras dependentes
Common in business and legal documents
Rio de Janeiro
regras dependentes
Used in formal documentation and technical writing
Portugal
regras dependentes
Standard European Portuguese equivalent with same meaning

Related Words

conditional logicrule dependencyprerequisitecontingencyconditional statement

Related Idioms & Phrases

rules that hang on conditions
rules with strings attached
conditions must be met
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