initial term

[ɪˈnɪʃəl tɜːrm]
noun phrasepl: initial terms
termo inicial
1. The first or starting period of a contract, lease, appointment, or agreement
The initial term of the lease is five years.
O termo inicial do contrato de aluguel é de cinco anos.
2. In mathematics or logic, the first element or variable in a sequence or equation
The initial term of the arithmetic sequence is 2.
O termo inicial da sequência aritmética é 2.
3. The beginning or commencement period before renewal or extension
During the initial term, the customer receives special discounts.
Durante o termo inicial, o cliente recebe descontos especiais.
This is primarily legal and commercial terminology used throughout English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It appears frequently in rental agreements, employment contracts, and business documents. In Brazil, both 'termo inicial' and 'período inicial' are widely understood in formal contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
starting periodcommencement periodfirst termopening period
Antonyms / Antônimos
final termrenewal termextension period

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
termo inicial
Standard usage in legal and business contexts
São Paulo
período inicial
Alternative construction emphasizing the period aspect
Portugal
período inicial
Preferred term in Portuguese legal documents; 'termo inicial' also accepted

Related Words

contractleaseterm lengthexpirationrenewalagreementduration

Related Idioms & Phrases

during the initial term
upon expiration of the initial term
at the end of the initial term
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