1. to set or agree upon the conditions, rules, or requirements that will govern an agreement, relationship, or transaction
The two companies established terms for their partnership before signing the contract.
As duas empresas estabeleceram termos para sua parceria antes de assinar o contrato.
2. to make clear what is expected or required in a particular situation
She established terms with her landlord regarding rent payment and maintenance responsibilities.
Ela estabeleceu termos com seu proprietário sobre pagamento de aluguel e responsabilidades de manutenção.