enforceable provisions

[ɪnˈfɔːrsəbəl prəˈvɪʒənz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural in form)
disposições exequíveis
1. Clauses or terms in a legal document that can be legally upheld and implemented by a court of law
The contract's enforceable provisions require the defendant to pay damages within 30 days.
As disposições exequíveis do contrato exigem que o réu pague indenizações em 30 dias.
2. Parts of a contract, agreement, or law that are capable of being enforced and are legally binding
Only the enforceable provisions of the outdated statute remain in effect.
Apenas as disposições exequíveis da lei desatualizada permanecem em vigor.
3. Contractual terms that a court will recognize and compel parties to comply with
The attorney confirmed that all enforceable provisions were clearly stated in the agreement.
O advogado confirmou que todas as disposições exequíveis foram claramente declaradas no acordo.
In both Brazilian and American legal contexts, enforceable provisions are central to contract law. Brazilian law (Código Civil) emphasizes clarity and fairness of contractual terms, while the enforceability doctrine is crucial in American contract law. The term is widely used in legal documents, negotiations, and court proceedings in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
binding provisionsenforceable clauseslegal provisionsoperative termsenforceable terms
Antonyms / Antônimos
unenforceable provisionsvoid provisionsinvalid clausesnon-binding terms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disposições exequíveis
Standard legal terminology used in contracts and legislation
São Paulo
cláusulas executáveis
Alternative term commonly used in commercial law contexts
Rio de Janeiro
disposições vinculantes
Often used interchangeably in legal documents
Portugal
disposições executáveis
Portuguese spelling variant; legally binding clauses in Portuguese contracts

Related Words

contractlegal agreementbinding clausecourt enforcementcompliancebreach of contractliability

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold up in court
stand the test of law
have legal teeth
be binding and enforceable
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