equal obligation

[ˈiːkwəl əˈblɪɡeɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: equal obligations
obrigação igual
1. A legal or moral duty that applies uniformly to all parties involved without distinction or preference
Under the contract, all signatories have equal obligations to fulfill their commitments.
Sob contrato, todos os signatários têm obrigações iguais de cumprir seus compromissos.
2. A responsibility or liability that is shared equally among multiple parties or individuals
The partners share equal obligations in maintaining the business operations.
Os sócios compartilham obrigações iguais na manutenção das operações do negócio.
3. A legal principle stating that duties and responsibilities must be distributed equitably
The treaty established equal obligations for all member nations regarding environmental protection.
O tratado estabeleceu obrigações iguais para todas as nações membros quanto à proteção ambiental.
In Brazil, the concept of equal obligation is fundamental to labor law (CLT - Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho) and civil law contracts. The term reflects the Latin American emphasis on equitable treatment and is frequently invoked in disputes between employers and employees, as well as in partnership agreements. In the United States, this concept is central to contract law and appears regularly in court proceedings, employment agreements, and international treaties.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mutual obligationshared responsibilityjoint dutyequivalent obligationreciprocal duty
Antonyms / Antônimos
unequal obligationunilateral dutyasymmetric responsibilityprivileged exemption

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
obrigação igual
Standard term used in legal and business contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
obrigação recíproca
Alternative phrasing emphasizing reciprocal nature, common in São Paulo legal circles
Rio de Janeiro
dever igualitário
Less formal variant emphasizing the egalitarian aspect
Portugal
obrigação igual / obrigação equivalente
Portuguese legal terminology slightly prefers 'equivalente' in formal documents

Related Words

contractliabilityresponsibilitycovenantdutyagreementequityfairness

Related Idioms & Phrases

on equal footing
level playing field
same boat
shoulder the same burden
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