non-completion
[/ˌnɒn.kəmˈpliːʃən/]
nounpl: non-completions
não-conclusão
1. The state or act of failing to finish or complete something that was started or expected to be finished
The non-completion of the project resulted in penalties for the contractor.
A não-conclusão do projeto resultou em multas para o contratante.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, the failure to fulfill the terms or obligations of an agreement
Non-completion of the sales agreement led to a dispute between the parties.
A não-conclusão do acordo de venda levou a uma disputa entre as partes.
3. The condition of being unfinished or incomplete
The building's non-completion delayed the opening date by six months.
A não-conclusão do edifício atrasou a data de abertura em seis meses.
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, and business contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese, it appears frequently in construction contracts, real estate transactions, and commercial agreements. The concept is particularly important in the construction industry where delays or failures to complete projects have significant financial implications.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →