indefinite conditions

[ɪnˈdɛfənət kənˈdɪʃənz]
noun phrase
condições indefinidas
1. Circumstances or requirements that are unclear, vague, or not precisely defined in scope or duration
The contract was rejected due to indefinite conditions that could lead to disputes.
O contrato foi rejeitado devido às condições indefinidas que poderiam levar a disputas.
2. Terms or stipulations in an agreement that lack specific details or clear parameters
The employment agreement contained indefinite conditions regarding salary adjustments.
O acordo de trabalho continha condições indefinidas em relação aos ajustes salariais.
3. Legal or business circumstances without definite limits, duration, or precise specifications
The partnership was terminated because of indefinite conditions that made enforcement impossible.
A parceria foi encerrada por causa das condições indefinidas que tornavam a execução impossível.
This term is primarily used in legal, business, and contractual contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian business environments, contracts with 'condições indefinidas' are often challenged in court, as Brazilian law requires clarity in agreements. In American legal practice, indefinite conditions can render contracts unenforceable. The phrase is rarely used in casual conversation and is predominantly found in formal written documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vague conditionsunclear termsambiguous circumstancesimprecise requirementsundefined parameters
Antonyms / Antônimos
definite conditionsspecific termsprecise requirementsclear conditionsdefined parameters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condições indefinidas
Standard term used in legal and business contexts
São Paulo
condições vagas
Alternative colloquial usage in business environment
Portugal
condições imprecisas
European Portuguese preference for this variation
General American
indefinite conditions
Formal legal and contractual terminology

Related Words

ambiguityvaguenessuncertaintycontract termslegal stipulationsconditional clauses

Related Idioms & Phrases

left in limbo
up in the air
on shaky ground
without clear boundaries
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