mutable contract
[ˈmjuːtəbəl ˈkɒntrækt]
nounpl: mutable contracts
contrato mutável
1. A contract whose terms, conditions, or essential elements can be modified, altered, or changed after its formation by mutual agreement of the parties or by operation of law
The employment agreement was a mutable contract that could be adjusted based on performance reviews.
O contrato de trabalho era um contrato mutável que podia ser ajustado com base em avaliações de desempenho.
2. In contract law, an agreement that allows for variations in its provisions through consensual modification or specific conditions outlined within the contract itself
The vendor agreement included provisions making it a mutable contract subject to market conditions.
O contrato de fornecimento incluía disposições que o tornavam um contrato mutável sujeito a condições de mercado.
3. A contract distinguished from an immutable or fixed contract in that its terms are not permanently set and may be subject to change
Unlike the fixed lease, this service agreement is a mutable contract allowing for rate adjustments.
Diferentemente da locação fixa, este contrato de serviço é um contrato mutável que permite ajustes de taxa.
In Brazilian business and legal contexts, the concept of mutable contracts is important in employment relationships, service agreements, and commercial transactions where conditions may change. The term reflects the reality that many Brazilian contracts are negotiable and adaptable, particularly in labor law where employee protections may override initially agreed terms. In American legal practice, mutable contracts are distinguished from fixed agreements and are common in commercial relationships where flexibility is valued.
Related Idioms & Phrases
terms subject to modification
open to negotiation
flexible framework agreement
contingent upon agreement
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