enforceable duties

[ɪnˈfɔːrsəbəl ˈdjuːtiz]
noun phrase
obrigações exigíveis
1. Legal obligations that can be compelled or enforced by law through judicial action or other legal remedies
The contract clearly states enforceable duties that both parties must fulfill.
O contrato estabelece claramente as obrigações exigíveis que ambas as partes devem cumprir.
2. Responsibilities that are legally binding and can be pursued through courts or legal proceedings if violated
The enforceable duties of the employer include providing a safe working environment.
As obrigações exigíveis do empregador incluem fornecer um ambiente de trabalho seguro.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, enforceable duties are fundamental concepts in contract law, employment law, and civil litigation. The term is widely used in legal documents, court proceedings, and business agreements to establish what obligations are legally binding and subject to judicial enforcement.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
binding obligationslegal dutiesmandatory obligationscompulsory duties
Antonyms / Antônimos
unenforceable dutiesoptional dutiesvoluntary dutiesnon-binding obligations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obrigações exigíveis
Most common and formal usage in Brazilian legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
obrigações exigíveis
Standard legal terminology used in courts and contracts
São Paulo
obrigações passíveis de execução
Alternative formal expression emphasizing executability
Portugal
obrigações exigíveis
Similar formal usage in Portuguese legal system

Related Words

contract lawlegal liabilitybreach of dutyremediescompliancejurisdiction

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold someone to their duties
enforce compliance
breach of enforceable duty
under enforceable obligation
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