implied warranty

[ɪmˈplaɪd ˈwɔrənti]
nounpl: implied warranties
garantia implícita
1. A warranty that is not explicitly stated but is automatically created by law when goods are sold, guaranteeing that the product is fit for its intended purpose and of merchantable quality
When you buy a car, an implied warranty comes with it even if the seller doesn't mention it explicitly.
Quando você compra um carro, uma garantia implícita vem com ele, mesmo que o vendedor não a mencione explicitamente.
2. In contract law, an unspoken promise that a product will perform as reasonably expected and meet certain quality standards
The implied warranty of merchantability ensures that the product is suitable for sale.
A garantia implícita de comercialização garante que o produto é adequado para venda.
This is a fundamental concept in both American and Brazilian consumer protection law. In Brazil, 'garantia implícita' is protected by the Código de Defesa do Consumidor (CDC - Consumer Protection Code), which automatically grants consumers protections without requiring explicit mention. In the USA, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) governs implied warranties in commercial transactions. Both jurisdictions recognize that consumers should not be bound by 'as-is' purchases without significant legal protections.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
warranty of merchantabilitywarranty of fitness for a particular purposeimplied termstatutory warranty
Antonyms / Antônimos
express warrantydisclaimer of warrantyas-is sale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
garantia implícita
Standard legal term used in commercial and consumer law contexts
São Paulo
garantia implícita/garantia legal
Often used interchangeably with 'garantia legal' in commercial transactions
Rio de Janeiro
garantia implícita
Common in consumer disputes and retail contexts
Portugal
garantia implícita/garantia legal
Portuguese law distinguishes between 'garantia legal' (statutory) and 'garantia de conformidade'

Related Words

express warrantywarranty of titlewarranty disclaimerconsumer protectionmerchantabilityfitness for purposecaveat emptorbreach of warranty

Related Idioms & Phrases

breach of implied warranty
implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose
implied warranty of merchantability
disclaim an implied warranty
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