partial fidelity
[/ˈpɑːrʃəl fɪˈdeləti/]
noun
fidelidade parcial
1. A state of incomplete loyalty or commitment; adherence to some but not all aspects of a promise, agreement, or relationship
The company showed partial fidelity to its environmental commitments by reducing emissions in some divisions but not others.
A empresa demonstrou fidelidade parcial aos seus compromissos ambientais ao reduzir emissões em algumas divisões, mas não em outras.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, the fulfillment of only some obligations or conditions of an agreement
The contractor's partial fidelity to the project specifications resulted in delays and additional costs.
A fidelidade parcial do contratante às especificações do projeto resultou em atrasos e custos adicionais.
3. In relationships, maintaining some level of commitment while deviating from agreed-upon exclusivity or trust
Their marriage suffered due to his partial fidelity and repeated breaches of trust.
Seu casamento sofreu devido à fidelidade parcial dele e às repetidas violações de confiança.
In Brazilian business culture, 'fidelidade parcial' is often discussed in contexts of commercial agreements and employee retention. In the USA, the term appears frequently in legal documents and relationship advice. The concept carries negative connotations in both cultures, suggesting unreliability or lack of full commitment.
Related Idioms & Phrases
playing both sides of the fence
having one foot out the door
hedging your bets
keeping your options open
not fully committed
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