dissolved contract

[/dɪˈzɑːlvd ˈkɑːntrækt/]
nounpl: dissolved contracts
contrato dissolvido
1. A contract that has been legally terminated or ended by mutual agreement, court order, or operation of law, releasing both parties from their obligations
After the dissolved contract, neither party had any remaining obligations under the original agreement.
Após o contrato dissolvido, nenhuma das partes tinha obrigações remanescentes sob o acordo original.
2. A formal agreement between two or more parties that has been cancelled or annulled before its natural expiration date
The dissolved contract left both businesses free to pursue other partnerships.
O contrato dissolvido deixou ambas as empresas livres para buscar outras parcerias.
In Brazilian legal practice, 'contrato dissolvido' is formal terminology used in contracts and court proceedings. The concept is important in commercial law, employment law, and partnership agreements. In the USA, contract dissolution is a significant aspect of business law, and the term is widely used in legal documents and court decisions. Both cultures recognize contract dissolution as a legitimate legal mechanism when parties wish to end their agreement.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
terminated contractcancelled contractannulled contractvoided contractinvalidated contract
Antonyms / Antônimos
active contractvalid contractbinding contractenforceable contract

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contrato dissolvido
standard legal terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
contrato dissolvido / contrato rescindido
both terms commonly used in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
contrato dissolvido
formal legal usage in courts and law firms
Portugal
contrato dissolvido / contrato rescindido
European Portuguese uses similar terminology with slight variations in formal documents

Related Words

contract terminationcontract breachmutual agreementlegal dissolutionrescission

Related Idioms & Phrases

break a contract
tear up a contract
null and void
release from obligation
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