enforcement clause

[ɛnˈfɔrsmənt klɔz]
nounpl: enforcement clauses
cláusula de execução
1. A provision in a contract, law, or agreement that specifies the methods and consequences for ensuring compliance or punishing violations
The enforcement clause in the contract states that failure to meet deadlines will result in financial penalties.
A cláusula de execução no contrato estabelece que o descumprimento dos prazos resultará em penalidades financeiras.
2. A legal provision that outlines the remedies available to a party if the other party breaches the agreement
The enforcement clause allows the creditor to seize collateral if payments are not made on time.
A cláusula de execução permite que o credor apreenda garantias se os pagamentos não forem feitos no prazo.
Enforcement clauses are fundamental in both US and Brazilian legal systems, particularly in commercial contracts. In Brazil, these are regulated under the Civil Code (Código Civil) and are common in contracts between businesses and in loan agreements. The concept reflects the importance of legal certainty and dispute resolution in formal business relationships.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
penalty clauseremedial clausesanctions clausecompliance clauseimplementation clause
Antonyms / Antônimos
waiver clauseexemption clauserelease clause

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cláusula de execução
Standard legal term used in contracts and agreements
Rio de Janeiro
cláusula de execução
Standard usage in commercial and civil law
São Paulo
cláusula de execução
Preferred in business contracts and commercial agreements
Portugal
cláusula de execução
Similar usage in Portuguese legal context; may also use 'cláusula punitiva'

Related Words

contractbreachpenaltyremedycompliancelitigationjurisdiction

Related Idioms & Phrases

enforce the clause
invoke an enforcement clause
breach the enforcement clause
trigger the enforcement mechanism
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