legal commitment
[ˈliːɡəl kəˈmɪtmənt]
nounpl: legal commitments
compromisso legal
1. A binding obligation or promise that is enforceable by law
Signing the contract creates a legal commitment to pay the agreed amount.
Assinar o contrato cria um compromisso legal de pagar o valor acordado.
2. A formal undertaking or pledge that has legal consequences if not fulfilled
The government made a legal commitment to reduce emissions by 2030.
O governo fez um compromisso legal de reduzir as emissões até 2030.
3. A mandatory obligation derived from law, contract, or agreement
As an employee, you have a legal commitment to maintain confidentiality.
Como funcionário, você tem um compromisso legal de manter a confidencialidade.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, legal commitments are fundamental to business transactions and contracts. In Brazil, there is strong emphasis on written documentation due to the importance placed on formal agreements. In the US, legal commitments are highly enforceable and often involve litigation for non-compliance. The term carries significant weight in both cultures when discussing obligations in corporate, financial, and governmental matters.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to honor a legal commitment
to enter into a legal commitment
to fulfill one's legal commitments
to breach a legal commitment
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