preliminary binding
[/prɪˈlɪmɪneri ˈbaɪndɪŋ/]
nounpl: preliminary bindings
encadernação preliminar
1. A temporary or provisional binding of a document, book, or manuscript before final binding, often used for legal, contractual, or publishing purposes to establish initial agreement or authenticity
The contract required a preliminary binding before the final version was printed.
O contrato exigiu uma encadernação preliminar antes da versão final ser impressa.
2. In legal contexts, a provisional agreement or commitment made before a formal or definitive binding contract is executed
The preliminary binding of the merger agreement was signed by both parties pending final approval.
A encadernação preliminar do acordo de fusão foi assinada por ambas as partes pendente aprovação final.
This term is primarily used in formal contexts such as law, business, and publishing. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in contract negotiations and merger discussions where parties establish preliminary agreements before final documentation. The term reflects the importance of sequential binding processes in corporate and legal environments.
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