prearranged increase
[/ˌpriːəˈreɪndʒd ɪnˈkriːs/]
nounpl: prearranged increases
aumento pré-acordado
1. A predetermined or agreed-upon increase in salary, price, or another quantifiable amount that has been established in advance
The contract included a prearranged increase of 3% annually for the next five years.
O contrato incluía um aumento pré-acordado de 3% anualmente pelos próximos cinco anos.
2. An increment that is planned beforehand rather than determined later based on performance or circumstances
The landlord offered a prearranged increase clause to lock in rental rates.
O proprietário ofereceu uma cláusula de aumento pré-acordado para fixar as taxas de aluguel.
In Brazil, prearranged increases are common in formal employment contracts and are often tied to inflation rates or cost-of-living adjustments (INPC). In the USA, such arrangements are typical in union contracts and long-term commercial agreements, reflecting business practices that prioritize wage stability and predictability for both employers and employees.
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