partial acceptance
[PAR-shul ak-SEP-tuns]
nounpl: partial acceptances
aceitação parcial
1. The act of accepting only part of an offer, proposal, or shipment, while rejecting or requesting modification of other parts
The buyer gave a partial acceptance of the contract, agreeing to most terms but requesting changes to the payment schedule.
O comprador deu uma aceitação parcial do contrato, concordando com a maioria dos termos, mas solicitando alterações no cronograma de pagamento.
2. In commerce, receiving goods where some items meet specifications while others do not
The warehouse manager issued a partial acceptance of the shipment due to damaged packaging on several boxes.
O gerente do armazém emitiu uma aceitação parcial da remessa devido à embalagem danificada em várias caixas.
3. In law, agreeing to certain conditions or clauses of a legal agreement while reserving the right to contest others
His partial acceptance of the settlement indicated he would agree to financial compensation but continue disputing liability.
Sua aceitação parcial do acordo indicou que concordaria com indenização financeira, mas continuaria contestando a responsabilidade.
This term is primarily used in business, legal, and commercial contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian commercial culture, partial acceptance often requires formal documentation and clear specification of which terms are accepted and which are disputed. It's a key concept in negotiation practices and supply chain management.
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