promised payment
[ˈprɑːmɪst ˈpeɪmənt]
nounpl: promised payments
pagamento prometido
1. A payment that has been committed to or assured verbally or in writing, but has not yet been made
The contractor is waiting for the promised payment from the client.
O contratante está aguardando o pagamento prometido do cliente.
2. A financial obligation that was agreed upon and is expected to be fulfilled at a future date
The promised payment should arrive by the end of the month.
O pagamento prometido deve chegar até o final do mês.
3. In legal/financial contexts, a commitment to pay a sum of money as part of a contract or agreement
The contract specifies the promised payment terms and conditions.
O contrato especifica os termos e condições do pagamento prometido.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'promised payment' is a critical concept in maintaining professional relationships and creditworthiness. In Brazil, delays in promised payments are common due to economic fluctuations, and companies often build this expectation into cash flow projections. In the USA, failure to deliver promised payments can result in legal action and damage to business reputation. The term is frequently used in invoicing, contracts, and B2B communications.
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