reciprocal duties
[/rɪˈsɪprəkəl ˈdjuːtiz/]
nounpl: reciprocal duties
deveres recíprocos
1. Mutual obligations or responsibilities that two or more parties owe to each other equally; duties that are binding on both sides of a relationship or agreement
In a marriage contract, reciprocal duties include mutual respect and financial support.
Em um contrato de casamento, os deveres recíprocos incluem respeito mútuo e apoio financeiro.
2. Legal or moral obligations that require corresponding action or behavior from each party involved
The employer and employee have reciprocal duties to maintain a safe working environment.
O empregador e o empregado têm deveres recíprocos de manter um ambiente de trabalho seguro.
3. In international law, mutual commitments between nations or entities that are symmetrical in nature
The trade agreement established reciprocal duties between the two countries.
O acordo comercial estabeleceu deveres recíprocos entre os dois países.
This term is primarily used in legal and formal contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian law, 'deveres recíprocos' is commonly found in civil code provisions regarding contracts, marriage, and commercial agreements. In the USA, 'reciprocal duties' is fundamental to contract law and is frequently cited in business disputes and employment law. The concept reflects the principle of fairness and balance in legal relationships across both cultures.
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