implicit effect
[ɪmˈplɪsɪt ɪˈfɛkt]
nounpl: implicit effects
🇧🇷 efeito implícito
1. A consequence or result that is implied or understood but not directly stated or expressed
The implicit effect of the new policy was a reduction in employee morale, even though management never directly addressed it.
O efeito implícito da nova política foi uma redução no moral dos funcionários, embora a gerência nunca o tivesse abordado diretamente.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, a consequence that is inferred from the terms, though not explicitly written
The contract's implicit effect was to limit the contractor's liability in unforeseen circumstances.
O efeito implícito do contrato era limitar a responsabilidade do contratante em circunstâncias imprevistas.
3. In science or research, an indirect or secondary effect that results from a primary action or intervention
The medication had an implicit effect on patient sleep patterns that was not mentioned in the initial studies.
O medicamento teve um efeito implícito nos padrões de sono do paciente que não foi mencionado nos estudos iniciais.
💡 In Brazilian business and legal contexts, understanding 'efeitos implícitos' is crucial, as implied consequences in contracts and policies are legally recognized. In Portugal, the term is used similarly in formal and academic settings. The concept reflects a cultural awareness that not everything needs to be explicitly stated to be legally or socially binding.
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