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interim agreement

[ˈɪntərɪm əˈɡriːmənt]
nounpl: interim agreements
acordo provisório
1. A temporary agreement made between parties while negotiations for a final agreement continue
The two countries signed an interim agreement to maintain peace while diplomatic talks continued.
Os dois países assinaram um acordo provisório para manter a paz enquanto as negociações diplomáticas continuavam.
2. A preliminary contract or arrangement that serves as a bridge until a permanent settlement is reached
An interim agreement was reached to handle the dispute until the court made its final decision.
Um acordo provisório foi alcançado para lidar com a disputa até que o tribunal tomasse sua decisão final.
Synonyms
temporary agreementprovisional agreementtentative agreementpreliminary agreementagreement in principle
Antonyms
final agreementpermanent agreementdefinitive agreementconclusive agreement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acordo provisório
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese legal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
acordo provisório
Standard usage in Rio business and legal sectors
São Paulo
acordo provisório
Common in São Paulo financial and commercial agreements
Portugal
acordo provisório / acordo interino
Both terms used; 'acordo interino' more formal in Portuguese legal language

Related Idioms & Phrases

bridge the gap with an interim agreement
reach an interim agreement
sign an interim agreement
hold an interim agreement in place
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