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.
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