divisibility clause
[dɪˌvɪzəˈbɪləti klɔːz]
nounpl: divisibility clauses
cláusula de divisibilidade
1. A contractual provision that allows a contract to remain valid and enforceable even if one or more of its clauses are found to be invalid or unenforceable; ensures that the remaining valid provisions continue to have legal effect
The divisibility clause in the agreement ensured that when one provision was struck down by the court, the rest of the contract remained binding.
A cláusula de divisibilidade do contrato garantiu que quando uma disposição foi anulada pelo tribunal, o resto do contrato permaneceu vinculativo.
2. In contract law, a safeguard mechanism that preserves the enforceability of a contract by separating valid from invalid provisions
Without a divisibility clause, the entire contract could be voided if any single provision were deemed illegal.
Sem uma cláusula de divisibilidade, todo o contrato poderia ser anulado se qualquer disposição fosse considerada ilegal.
The divisibility clause is a fundamental component of contract law in both Brazil and the United States, serving as a protective mechanism in commercial transactions. Brazilian law, influenced by the Civil Code, places significant emphasis on contractual certainty, making divisibility clauses essential in complex commercial agreements. In the USA, severability clauses are standard practice and often included in boilerplate contract language to protect parties from unforeseeable legal challenges.
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