obligation discharge

[/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/]
nounpl: obligation discharges
extinção da obrigação
1. The legal act of terminating or fulfilling a contractual or legal obligation, releasing the obligated party from liability
The payment of the debt resulted in the obligation discharge.
O pagamento da dívida resultou na extinção da obrigação.
2. In law, the conclusion of a duty or responsibility through performance, payment, release, or other legal means
Obligation discharge can occur through full performance or mutual agreement.
A extinção da obrigação pode ocorrer por meio do cumprimento integral ou acordo mútuo.
3. The act of releasing someone from a promise, debt, or legal responsibility
The creditor granted obligation discharge upon receipt of final payment.
O credor concedeu a extinção da obrigação ao receber o pagamento final.
This is primarily a legal and financial term used in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in commercial contracts, civil law codes, and business transactions. The concept is fundamental to contract law in both Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking jurisdictions, and proper obligation discharge is essential for maintaining creditworthiness and legal compliance in business relationships.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
obligation terminationdebt dischargerelease of obligationfulfillment of dutyperformance of obligation
Antonyms / Antônimos
obligation creationliability assumptiondebt incurrence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
extinção da obrigação
Standard legal terminology used in contracts and commercial law
Rio de Janeiro
extinção de obrigação
Minor variation in preposition usage; equally valid
São Paulo
extinção da obrigação
Preferred in formal business and legal documents in the financial hub
Portugal
extinção da obrigação
Identical to Brazilian usage; standard legal Portuguese term

Related Words

contractliabilitydebtperformancereleasecreditordebtorlegal obligation

Related Idioms & Phrases

fulfill one's obligation
discharge a duty
settle a debt
clear the books
satisfy an obligation
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