flexible amendment
[/ˈflɛksɪbəl əˈmɛndmənt/]
nounpl: flexible amendments
emenda flexível
1. A modification or change to a document, law, or agreement that allows for adaptability and adjustment without rigid constraints
The contract included a flexible amendment clause that allowed both parties to adjust terms based on changing circumstances.
O contrato incluiu uma cláusula de emenda flexível que permitia que ambas as partes ajustassem os termos conforme as circunstâncias mudassem.
2. A revision to legislation or constitutional provisions that can be modified or reinterpreted according to contemporary needs
The new flexible amendment to the labor law enabled companies to adapt working hours to modern business demands.
A nova emenda flexível à lei trabalhista permitiu que as empresas adaptassem o horário de trabalho às demandas comerciais modernas.
In Brazil, flexible amendments are increasingly common in labor law and commercial contracts due to rapid economic changes. In the United States, the concept relates to constitutional interpretation debates about the 'Living Constitution' doctrine, while in Portugal and traditional legal systems, amendments tend to be more formally codified. The term reflects modern business practices in both cultures that prioritize adaptability over rigid contractual terms.
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