provisional terms
[/prəˈvɪʒənəl tɜːrmz/]
noun phrase
termos provisórios
1. temporary or conditional conditions agreed upon pending final settlement or confirmation
The contract was signed on provisional terms until the final inspection was completed.
O contrato foi assinado sob termos provisórios até que a inspeção final fosse concluída.
2. preliminary agreements subject to change or modification
They discussed the provisional terms for the merger before presenting it to the board.
Discutiram os termos provisórios da fusão antes de apresentar ao conselho.
3. interim arrangements made to allow progress while final details are negotiated
The lease was accepted on provisional terms with a review date set for six months.
O aluguel foi aceito sob termos provisórios com uma data de revisão marcada para seis meses.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business, legal, and real estate transactions. It reflects a practical approach to agreements where parties want to proceed while maintaining flexibility. In Portuguese, 'provisório' emphasizes the temporary nature, and this phrase is essential in contract law and commercial negotiations in both Brazil and Portugal.
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