partial release

[PAR-shul ri-LES]
nounpl: partial releases
liberação parcial
1. A legal or contractual action in which a party is freed from only part of an obligation, liability, or claim, while remaining bound by other obligations
The creditor granted a partial release of the debt, forgiving 30% of the amount owed.
O credor concedeu uma liberação parcial da dívida, perdoando 30% do valor devido.
2. In real estate, a document that releases a portion of mortgaged property from a lien while the mortgage remains on other portions
The bank approved a partial release of the collateral after the borrower made substantial payments.
O banco aprovou uma liberação parcial da garantia após o mutuário fazer pagamentos substanciais.
3. In criminal law, the conditional freeing of a person from custody or confinement for part of their sentence
The prisoner received a partial release to a work-release program.
O prisioneiro recebeu uma liberação parcial para um programa de trabalho e liberdade.
The term 'partial release' is commonly used in Brazilian legal, financial, and real estate sectors. In the United States, it is particularly important in mortgage and construction law. In Brazil, partial releases are frequently negotiated in debt restructuring and real estate transactions, reflecting the country's complex legal frameworks for property rights and creditor protections.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
partial dischargepartial exonerationlimited releaseconditional release
Antonyms / Antônimos
full releasecomplete releasetotal dischargeunconditional release

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
liberação parcial
standard legal and commercial usage
Rio de Janeiro
liberação parcial / soltura parcial
both terms used in legal contexts
São Paulo
liberação parcial
preferred in business and finance sectors
Portugal
libertação parcial / desempenho parcial
European Portuguese uses slightly different terminology in legal contexts

Related Words

releaselienmortgageliability waiverdebt forgivenessparole

Related Idioms & Phrases

partial release of liability
partial release clause
partial release agreement
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