existing contracts
[ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ ˈkɒntrækt]
noun phrase
contratos existentes
1. Legal agreements that are currently in force or active between parties
The company must honor all existing contracts before implementing new policies.
A empresa deve honrar todos os contratos existentes antes de implementar novas políticas.
2. Agreements that were previously established and remain valid
We reviewed all existing contracts to identify potential conflicts.
Revisamos todos os contratos existentes para identificar possíveis conflitos.
3. In legal/business context: contracts that predate a specific event such as acquisition, merger, or policy change
The merger will not affect existing contracts with our suppliers.
A fusão não afetará os contratos existentes com nossos fornecedores.
In Brazilian business culture, respect for 'contratos existentes' is fundamental to professional relationships and legal compliance. Companies emphasize this concept heavily in mergers and acquisitions. In the USA, the phrase is critical in legal documentation and regulatory compliance, often used to protect parties during transitions or restructuring.
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