mutual obligations
[ˈmjuːtʃuəl ɒblɪˈɡeɪʃənz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural concept)
obrigações mútuas
1. Duties or responsibilities that are owed by two or more parties to each other in equal measure, typically arising from a contract, agreement, or relationship
The employment contract outlined the mutual obligations between the employer and employee.
O contrato de trabalho delineou as obrigações mútuas entre o empregador e o funcionário.
2. Reciprocal commitments that bind all parties involved to perform specific actions or maintain certain standards
In a marriage, there are mutual obligations to support and care for one another.
Em um casamento, existem obrigações mútuas de apoiar e cuidar um do outro.
3. Legal or moral duties that must be fulfilled by each party involved in an agreement or relationship
The lease agreement specified the mutual obligations of both the landlord and tenant.
O contrato de aluguel especificou as obrigações mútuas do proprietário e do inquilino.
The concept of 'mutual obligations' is fundamental in both American and Brazilian legal systems, particularly in contract law and family law. In Brazil, the term 'obrigações mútuas' is commonly used in employment contracts, rental agreements, and marital agreements. The principle reflects both cultures' emphasis on reciprocal responsibility and fairness in legal relationships.
Related Idioms & Phrases
mutual obligations bind the parties
to fulfill mutual obligations
breach of mutual obligations
to enter into mutual obligations
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