executed contracts

[ɪɡˈzɛkyətɪd ˈkɑːntræks]
nounpl: executed contracts
contratos executados
1. Contracts that have been signed by all parties and are legally binding and in effect; contracts where the terms have been fulfilled or are being performed
The executed contracts were filed with the legal department for record-keeping.
Os contratos executados foram arquivados no departamento jurídico para manutenção de registros.
2. In legal context, contracts that have been properly signed and delivered by all parties, making them valid and enforceable
Both parties must retain copies of executed contracts for a minimum of seven years.
Ambas as partes devem manter cópias dos contratos executados por no mínimo sete anos.
In both Brazilian and American business environments, executed contracts represent a critical milestone in transactions. In Brazil, there is particular emphasis on maintaining organized archives of executed contracts due to tax and labor law requirements. In the USA, executed contracts are essential for corporate compliance and are often required for audits. The term is widely used in legal, financial, and corporate contexts across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
signed contractsbinding contractseffective contractsperfected contractsconsummated contracts
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsigned contractsproposed contractsunexecuted contractsvoid contractsdraft contracts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contratos executados
Standard legal term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
contratos assinados
Alternative usage emphasizing the signing aspect
Rio de Janeiro
contratos cumpridos
Alternative emphasizing fulfillment of terms
Portugal
contratos celebrados
Preferred formal term in Portuguese law

Related Words

contract enforcementcontractual obligationscontract performancecontract terminationlegal documentsagreementdeed

Related Idioms & Phrases

sign on the dotted line
seal the deal
put pen to paper
make it official
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