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.
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