observe terms

[/əbˈzɜːrv tɜːrmz/]
verb phrase
cumprir termos / respeitar condições
1. To comply with or adhere to the conditions, stipulations, or requirements of an agreement, contract, or arrangement
Both parties agreed to observe the terms of the contract.
Ambas as partes concordaram em cumprir os termos do contrato.
2. To follow and respect the established rules or conditions set forth in a formal agreement
You must observe the terms of your employment agreement.
Você deve respeitar os termos do seu contrato de trabalho.
3. To maintain compliance with negotiated or stipulated conditions
The company failed to observe the terms of the peace agreement.
A empresa não conseguiu cumprir os termos do acordo de paz.
This phrase is predominantly used in formal legal, business, and diplomatic contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It reflects the importance of contractual obligations and formal agreements in professional and legal settings. In Brazil and Portugal, 'cumprir termos' is widely recognized in business law, while in the USA, 'observe terms' appears frequently in contracts, leases, and formal agreements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
comply with termsadhere to termsrespect conditionsfollow stipulationshonor agreement
Antonyms / Antônimos
breach termsviolate agreementfail to complydisregard conditionsbreak contract

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cumprir termos / respeitar termos
Most common usage in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
cumprir com os termos
Common in business and legal communities
Portugal
cumprir os termos / respeitar as condições
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts
General USA
observe terms
Formal, primarily used in legal and contractual language

Related Words

contractcomplianceagreementstipulationconditionclauseobligation

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to the terms
honor the agreement
keep to the contract
play by the rules
uphold the conditions
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