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indefinite contract

[/ɪnˈdefɪnət ˈkɒntrækt/]
nounpl: indefinite contracts
contrato por tempo indeterminado
1. An employment agreement with no specified end date, continuing until either party terminates it according to contractual terms or applicable law
She signed an indefinite contract with the company, meaning she could work there as long as she meets their expectations.
Ela assinou um contrato por tempo indeterminado com a empresa, o que significa que pode trabalhar lá enquanto atender às expectativas deles.
2. A legal agreement where the duration is not fixed or predetermined
Most permanent employees have indefinite contracts rather than fixed-term agreements.
A maioria dos funcionários permanentes tem contratos por tempo indeterminado em vez de acordos de prazo fixo.
Synonyms
permanent contractopen-ended contractcontract of indefinite durationemployment contract
Antonyms
fixed-term contracttemporary contractfixed contractlimited contract

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contrato por tempo indeterminado
Standard legal terminology in Brazilian labor law
Portugal
contrato sem termo
Common legal term in Portuguese labor law; alternative: contrato de duração indeterminada
São Paulo
contrato por tempo indeterminado
Standard usage in São Paulo business context

Related Idioms & Phrases

permanent position
at-will employment
long-term employment agreement
secure employment
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