equitable terms

[ɪˈkwɪtəbəl tɜrmz]
noun phrase
termos equitativos
1. Fair and impartial conditions or provisions in an agreement that treat all parties justly without favoring one side over another
The contract was negotiated on equitable terms to ensure both companies benefited equally.
O contrato foi negociado em termos equitativos para garantir que ambas as empresas se beneficiassem igualmente.
2. Conditions in a legal or business arrangement based on principles of fairness and equality rather than strict legal rules
The settlement was reached on equitable terms, taking into account the circumstances of both parties.
O acordo foi alcançado em termos equitativos, levando em consideração as circunstâncias de ambas as partes.
3. Agreement conditions that promote justice and reasonableness in transactions or disputes
They sought to resolve the dispute on equitable terms acceptable to everyone involved.
Eles buscaram resolver a disputa em termos equitativos aceitáveis para todos os envolvidos.
This phrase is extensively used in both American and Brazilian legal, business, and diplomatic contexts. In Brazil, it reflects the value placed on fairness in negotiations and contracts. The concept aligns with principles found in Brazilian Civil Code (Código Civil Brasileiro) regarding good faith contracts and equitable treatment. In the USA, it's rooted in both common law traditions and modern commercial practices emphasizing mutual benefit and fairness in all business dealings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fair termsjust termsbalanced termsreasonable termsimpartial conditionsequal terms
Antonyms / Antônimos
unfair termsbiased termsinequitable termsone-sided termsunjust conditions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
termos equitativos
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
termos equitativos / termos justos
Both forms used in commercial and legal sectors
Rio de Janeiro
termos equitativos
Formal legal and business usage
Portugal
termos equitativos / condições justas
Both expressions used; slightly more formal in Portuguese European Portuguese

Related Words

equityfairnessjusticeimpartialityagreementcontractnegotiationsettlement

Related Idioms & Phrases

on equitable terms - em bases equitativas
equitable terms and conditions - termos e condições equitativos
settle on equitable terms - chegar a um acordo em termos equitativos
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