modification order
[ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈɔːrdər]
nounpl: modification orders
ordem de modificação
1. A formal written directive issued by an authorized party to alter, amend, or change the terms of an agreement, contract, or project specification
The client submitted a modification order to change the project timeline by two weeks.
O cliente enviou uma ordem de modificação para alterar o cronograma do projeto em duas semanas.
2. In construction and project management, a document that authorizes changes to the original scope of work, budget, or specifications
The contractor requested a modification order due to unforeseen site conditions.
O empreiteiro solicitou uma ordem de modificação devido a condições de local imprevistas.
3. A legal instrument used in military and government contracting to authorize changes to existing contracts
A modification order was issued to increase the contract value for additional services.
Uma ordem de modificação foi emitida para aumentar o valor do contrato por serviços adicionais.
Modification orders are critical in Brazilian and American business practices, particularly in construction, government contracting, and large-scale projects. In Brazil, the term 'termo aditivo' is frequently used in legal and governmental contexts, while 'ordem de modificação' is more common in technical project management settings. The formality and documentation of modification orders reflect the importance of contract management in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
issue a modification order
request a modification order
pending modification order
approved modification order
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