incomplete terms
[/ɪnkəmˈplit tɜrmz/]
nounpl: incomplete terms
termos incompletos
1. Contractual or legal clauses that lack essential elements, details, or conditions necessary for full understanding or enforcement
The contract was deemed unenforceable due to incomplete terms regarding payment schedules.
O contrato foi considerado inexequível devido aos termos incompletos relativos aos prazos de pagamento.
2. In grammar or linguistics, phrases or expressions that are not fully formed or lack necessary components for complete meaning
The sentence contained incomplete terms that made it difficult to understand the author's intent.
A sentença continha termos incompletos que dificultavam a compreensão da intenção do autor.
3. In commerce or negotiation, agreements that have not been fully specified or settled in all particulars
The business deal fell through because the parties could not resolve the incomplete terms of the agreement.
O negócio fracassou porque as partes não conseguiram resolver os termos incompletos do acordo.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, incomplete terms are a significant legal issue that can void contracts or lead to disputes. Brazilian companies often negotiate more flexibly around incomplete terms, while American law tends to be stricter about requiring all material terms to be defined before a contract is binding.
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