non-settlement

[/nɒn ˈsetəlmənt/]
nounpl: non-settlements
não-liquidação
1. The failure or refusal to settle a debt, dispute, or obligation
The non-settlement of the contract led to legal proceedings.
A não-liquidação do contrato levou a processos judiciais.
2. In finance and trading, the failure to complete a financial transaction or delivery of securities by the agreed-upon date
The non-settlement of the stock transfer caused significant losses.
A não-liquidação da transferência de ações causou perdas significativas.
3. The state of remaining unsettled or unresolved
The non-settlement of the border dispute continues to create tensions.
A não-liquidação da disputa de fronteira continua criando tensões.
The term 'non-settlement' is primarily used in formal legal, financial, and business contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It is particularly important in international trade, banking, and contractual law. In Brazil, this term is commonly found in financial regulations and legal documents related to stock exchanges and banking operations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
failure to settlenon-completiondefaultnon-paymentunsettled state
Antonyms / Antônimos
settlementliquidationcompletionresolutionpayment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
não-liquidação
Standard term used in legal and financial contexts
Portugal
não-liquidação
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in formal/legal contexts
São Paulo
não-liquidação
Common in financial districts and legal documents

Related Words

settlementliquidationdefaultreconciliationdispute resolutiontransaction

Related Idioms & Phrases

settlement of accounts
reach a settlement
out-of-court settlement
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