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preliminary agreement
[prɪˈlɪmɪneri əˈɡriːmənt]
noun
pl: preliminary agreements
acordo preliminar
1.
A tentative or initial agreement between parties that outlines basic terms before a final or formal contract is executed
The two companies signed a preliminary agreement to explore a potential merger.
As duas empresas assinaram um acordo preliminar para explorar uma possível fusão.
2.
A non-binding or partially binding document that establishes the framework for future negotiations
The preliminary agreement outlined the main conditions that would be detailed in the final contract.
O acordo preliminar delineou as principais condições que seriam detalhadas no contrato final.
Synonyms
letter of intent
heads of agreement
memorandum of understanding
initial agreement
tentative agreement
Antonyms
final agreement
binding contract
definitive agreement
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
acordo preliminar
Most common and widely used term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
acordo preliminar
Preferred in business and legal contexts
Portugal
acordo preliminar
Standard term used in Portuguese legal and business documents
General Brazilian
acordo prévio
Alternative term less formal than 'preliminar'
Related Idioms & Phrases
to sign a preliminary agreement
framework agreement
subject to contract
binding in honor only
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