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non-binding agreement

[/nɑːn ˈbaɪndɪŋ əˈɡriːmənt/]
nounpl: non-binding agreements
acordo não vinculante
1. A formal understanding or contract between parties that is not legally enforceable and does not create binding obligations
The two companies signed a non-binding agreement to explore potential partnership opportunities.
As duas empresas assinaram um acordo não vinculante para explorar possíveis oportunidades de parceria.
2. A preliminary or tentative agreement that expresses intent without creating legal liability
They reached a non-binding agreement on the general terms before drafting the final contract.
Chegaram a um acordo não vinculante sobre os termos gerais antes de redigir o contrato final.
Synonyms
letter of intentmemorandum of understandingpreliminary agreementgentlemen's agreementaccord
Antonyms
binding agreementbinding contractenforceable contractlegally binding agreement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acordo não vinculante
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
acordo sem efeito vinculante
Alternative formulation used in corporate law
Portugal
acordo não vinculativo
Portuguese European variant using 'vinculativo' instead of 'vinculante'

Related Idioms & Phrases

to sign on the dotted line (binding vs. non-binding context)
gentlemen's agreement
handshake deal
subject to contract
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