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.
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