effective provisions

[ɪˈfɛktɪv prəˈvɪʒənz]
noun phrasepl: effective provisions
disposições efetivas
1. Legal or contractual clauses that are currently in force and produce binding legal effects
The effective provisions of the contract took place on January 1st.
As disposições efetivas do contrato entraram em vigor em 1º de janeiro.
2. Practical measures or arrangements that actually work and produce desired results
The company implemented effective provisions to reduce waste in production.
A empresa implementou disposições efetivas para reduzir desperdício na produção.
3. Regulatory or legislative measures that are operational and enforceable
New effective provisions were established to protect consumer rights.
Novas disposições efetivas foram estabelecidas para proteger direitos do consumidor.
This is predominantly a legal and business term used in formal contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it appears frequently in contract law, labor law, and corporate governance documents. The term emphasizes the practical operability of rules rather than their theoretical existence.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
operative provisionsbinding clausesenforceable measuresactive regulationsworking arrangements
Antonyms / Antônimos
ineffective provisionsdormant clausessuspended provisionsinoperative measuresnull provisions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disposições efetivas
Standard usage in legal and business contexts
São Paulo
disposições vigentes
Alternative term emphasizing current validity
Portugal
disposições em vigor
Portuguese preference for 'em vigor' (in force)
USA Legal English
effective provisions
Commonly used in contracts and regulatory documents

Related Words

effective dateenforcementcontract termslegal requirementsimplementationcompliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

put into effect
come into force
take effect
enter into force
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