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.
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