essential modification
[ɪˈsenʃəl ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: essential modifications / modificações essenciais
modificação essencial
1. A fundamental or necessary change made to something that is critical to its function, purpose, or compliance with standards
The engineer determined that an essential modification to the blueprint was required to meet safety regulations.
O engenheiro determinou que uma modificação essencial no projeto era necessária para atender aos regulamentos de segurança.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, an alteration that affects the core terms or obligations of an agreement
The contract required written consent for any essential modification to the original terms.
O contrato exigia consentimento por escrito para qualquer modificação essencial aos termos originais.
3. In product development, a significant change to a product's design or functionality that impacts its essential characteristics
The software update included an essential modification to improve system security.
A atualização do software incluiu uma modificação essencial para melhorar a segurança do sistema.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business, legal, and engineering contexts. It carries significant weight in contractual negotiations and regulatory compliance discussions. In the United States, it is frequently used in patent law, software development, and product liability cases. The distinction between 'essential' and 'non-essential' modifications is legally important and often subject to interpretation in disputes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
make an essential modification
require essential modifications
subject to essential modifications
essential modifications to the core structure
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