equitable requirement
[ɪˈkwɪtəbəl rɪˈkwaɪrmənt]
nounpl: equitable requirements
requisito equitativo
1. A requirement or condition that is fair, just, and impartial to all parties involved, based on principles of equity rather than strict legal rules
The court imposed an equitable requirement that both parties contribute equally to the settlement costs.
O tribunal impôs um requisito equitativo de que ambas as partes contribuíssem igualmente para os custos do acordo.
2. In legal contexts, a demand or condition enforced by equity courts rather than common law courts, focusing on fairness and justice
The equitable requirement to act in good faith is fundamental in contract disputes.
O requisito equitativo de agir de boa fé é fundamental em disputas contratuais.
This term is primarily used in legal and judicial contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian law, 'requisito equitativo' reflects the civil law tradition's incorporation of equitable principles, while in the US common law system, 'equitable requirement' is a foundational concept in equity courts. The term emphasizes fairness and justice over strict procedural formality, making it significant in dispute resolution and contract law across both jurisdictions.
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