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express contracts

[/ɪkˈsprɛs ˈkɑːntræks/]
nounpl: express contracts
contratos expressos
1. Legal agreements where the terms and conditions are explicitly stated by the parties, either orally or in writing, rather than implied or inferred
The two parties signed express contracts that clearly outlined all payment terms and delivery dates.
As duas partes assinaram contratos expressos que definiram claramente todos os prazos de pagamento e datas de entrega.
2. Contracts where the intentions and agreements of the parties are manifestly declared and distinctly agreed upon
Express contracts are preferred in commercial law because they leave no room for ambiguity.
Os contratos expressos são preferidos no direito comercial porque não deixam espaço para ambiguidade.
Synonyms
explicit contractswritten agreementsformal contracts
Antonyms
implied contractsimplied agreementstacit contracts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contratos expressos
Standard legal terminology used in Brazilian commerce and civil law
São Paulo
contratos expressos
Common in commercial and business contexts
Portugal
contratos expressos
Standard legal term in Portuguese civil and commercial law

Related Idioms & Phrases

spelled out in black and white
crystal clear agreement
iron-clad contract
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