partial settlement
[PAR-shul SET-ul-muhnt]
nounpl: partial settlements
liquidação parcial
1. A payment or agreement that resolves only part of a debt, claim, or dispute, leaving the remainder outstanding or unresolved
The insurance company offered a partial settlement of $50,000 to cover medical expenses.
A seguradora ofereceu uma liquidação parcial de $50.000 para cobrir despesas médicas.
2. In legal contexts, an agreement between parties to resolve some issues while other matters remain in dispute
The lawsuit was resolved through a partial settlement that addressed liability but deferred damages discussions.
A ação foi resolvida por meio de uma liquidação parcial que abordou a responsabilidade, mas adiou discussões de indenizações.
3. In finance, a transaction where only a portion of a transaction or obligation is completed or paid
The broker executed a partial settlement of the securities transaction due to market conditions.
O corretor executou uma liquidação parcial da transação de valores mobiliários devido às condições de mercado.
In Brazilian legal and business practices, partial settlements are common mechanisms to expedite dispute resolution and reduce litigation costs. They are frequently used in insurance claims, labor disputes, and commercial contracts. The term is particularly prevalent in São Paulo's financial sector and Rio de Janeiro's legal system. In the USA, partial settlements often involve structured agreements where parties agree on some elements while reserving rights to litigate others.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to reach a partial settlement
to accept a partial settlement
in partial settlement of
partial settlement agreement
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