forced agreement
[/fɔːrst əˈɡriːmənt/]
nounpl: forced agreements
acordo forçado
1. An agreement or consent obtained through coercion, pressure, or duress rather than voluntary acceptance
The contract was deemed invalid due to forced agreement under threats.
O contrato foi considerado inválido devido ao acordo forçado sob ameaças.
2. A settlement or understanding reached through manipulation or compulsion
The forced agreement between the two parties did not resolve the underlying conflict.
O acordo forçado entre as duas partes não resolveu o conflito subjacente.
3. In legal contexts, a compromise obtained without genuine consent
The judge ruled that the forced agreement was unenforceable.
O juiz determinou que o acordo forçado era inexequível.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, forced agreements are considered invalid and unenforceable. This concept is particularly relevant in labor disputes, international negotiations, and contract law. The term is commonly used in discussions about human rights violations and unfair business practices. In Brazil, the concept of 'acordo forçado' carries significant weight in labor court proceedings, where worker protections are emphasized.
NYC Slang
arm-twisting deal / strong-arm agreement
Related Idioms & Phrases
forced to agree against one's will
agreement under duress
coerced into an agreement
backed into a corner to agree
forced to put pen to paper
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