effective period

[ɪˈfɛktɪv ˈpɪəriəd]
nounpl: effective periods
período de vigência
1. The time span during which something is valid, active, or in force
The effective period of this contract is from January 1st to December 31st.
O período de vigência deste contrato é de 1º de janeiro a 31 de dezembro.
2. The duration during which a law, policy, or regulation applies and is legally binding
The effective period for the new tax law begins on April 15th.
O período de vigência da nova lei tributária começa em 15 de abril.
3. In business and finance, the timeframe during which a discount, offer, or benefit is valid
The promotion has an effective period of two weeks only.
A promoção tem um período de vigência de apenas duas semanas.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese business, legal, and administrative contexts. In Brazil, 'período de vigência' is the standard formal terminology used in contracts, government regulations, and corporate policies. It reflects the importance of legal precision in Latin American business culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
termdurationvalidity periodperiod of validitytime framespan
Antonyms / Antônimos
invalid periodexpired periodvoid period

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
período de vigência
Most common and formal usage in business and legal contexts
General Brazilian
período de validade
Alternative term, often used for products and offers
São Paulo
período de vigência
Preferred in corporate and commercial settings
Portugal
período de vigência
Standard legal and business terminology used similarly to Brazil

Related Words

expiration datestart dateend datevaliditydurationenforcementimplementation

Related Idioms & Phrases

during the effective period
within the effective period
the effective period expires
throughout the effective period
extend the effective period
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