modification clause

[/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən klɔːz/]
nounpl: modification clauses
cláusula de modificação
1. A provision in a contract or agreement that allows for changes, alterations, or amendments to the original terms and conditions
The modification clause in the contract permits both parties to adjust the delivery schedule if unforeseen circumstances arise.
A cláusula de modificação no contrato permite que ambas as partes ajustem o cronograma de entrega se circunstâncias imprevistas surgirem.
2. A legal provision that specifies the conditions and procedures under which a contract can be modified or terminated
The modification clause requires written consent from all parties before any changes can be made to the agreement.
A cláusula de modificação exige consentimento escrito de todas as partes antes que qualquer alteração possa ser feita no acordo.
This term is fundamental in Brazilian and American contract law, particularly in commercial, real estate, and employment agreements. In Brazil, modification clauses are essential in complex contracts to maintain flexibility given economic volatility. In the USA, these clauses protect both parties by establishing clear procedures for changes, reflecting the importance of contractual certainty in common law tradition.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
amendment clausevariation clausechange clausealteration provisionclause of modification
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed clauseimmutable clauseirreversible clause

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cláusula de modificação
Standard legal terminology used in contracts and agreements
São Paulo
cláusula de modificação
Commonly used in commercial and corporate law documents
Rio de Janeiro
cláusula de modificação
Standard usage in legal and business contexts
Portugal
cláusula de modificação
Portuguese legal contracts use the same terminology; sometimes referred to as 'cláusula de alteração'

Related Words

contractamendmentclauseprovisionagreementterms and conditionstermination clauseseverability clause

Related Idioms & Phrases

subject to modification
modification of terms
modification rights
modification procedure
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