fair agreement

[/fɛr əˈɡriːmənt/]
nounpl: fair agreements
acordo justo
1. A mutual understanding or contract between two or more parties that is equitable, reasonable, and acceptable to all involved parties
After weeks of negotiation, both companies reached a fair agreement that satisfied their interests.
Após semanas de negociação, ambas as empresas chegaram a um acordo justo que satisfez seus interesses.
2. An arrangement considered honest and just, without unfair advantage to either party
The divorce settlement was deemed a fair agreement by both lawyers.
O acordo de separação foi considerado um acordo justo por ambos os advogados.
3. A consensus or accord that treats all parties with reasonable equality and impartiality
Management and workers came to a fair agreement on wages and working conditions.
A administração e os trabalhadores chegaram a um acordo justo sobre salários e condições de trabalho.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, reaching a 'fair agreement' is considered essential for long-term relationships and trust. In Brazil, there is often emphasis on maintaining harmony (jogo de cintura), whereas in the US, explicit terms and legal clarity are prioritized. The concept reflects values of justice and equity important in both cultures' legal and commercial systems.
NYC Slang
a fair shake / a square deal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
equitable agreementjust settlementreasonable accordbalanced contracthonest understanding
Antonyms / Antônimos
unfair agreementunjust contractbiased settlementexploitative dealone-sided accord

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acordo justo
Most common and widely understood term across all regions of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
acordo bacana / acordo tranquilo
Informal colloquial variation using local slang
São Paulo
acordo equilibrado
More formal business usage in corporate contexts
Portugal
acordo justo / acordo equilibrado
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese but with slight preference for 'equilibrado' in formal contexts

Related Words

negotiationcontractsettlementunderstandingcompromiseconsensusmutual consent

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach a fair agreement
come to a fair agreement
strike a fair agreement
negotiate in good faith
split the difference
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