operative amendment
[/ˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv əˈmend.mənt/]
nounpl: operative amendments
emenda operativa
1. An amendment to a legal document, contract, or legislation that becomes effective and enforceable, having practical force in application
The operative amendment to the contract specified new payment terms that took effect immediately.
A emenda operativa ao contrato especificou novos termos de pagamento que entraram em vigor imediatamente.
2. In law, the portion of a document or ruling that is actually enforced or has binding effect, as distinguished from preliminary or non-binding provisions
The court identified the operative amendment in the statute that directly affected the defendant's case.
O tribunal identificou a emenda operativa no estatuto que afetava diretamente o caso do réu.
3. A modification to an agreement that is actively put into practice rather than merely stated
The operative amendment ensured that all parties adhered to the revised guidelines.
A emenda operativa garantiu que todas as partes aderissem às diretrizes revisadas.
This is a formal legal term used in both English and Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions. In Brazil, it appears frequently in corporate law, contract law, and legislative documents. The term emphasizes the practical, binding nature of a change, distinguishing it from mere proposals or non-binding suggestions. Understanding operative amendments is crucial in Brazilian commercial and civil law contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the operative amendment to the agreement
operative amendment clause
subject to operative amendment
operative amendment provision
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