required clauses

[/rɪˈkwaɪərd ˈklɔːzɪz/]
nounpl: required clauses
cláusulas obrigatórias
1. Mandatory provisions or conditions in a legal document, contract, or agreement that must be included and complied with
The required clauses in the employment contract include confidentiality and non-compete agreements.
As cláusulas obrigatórias no contrato de trabalho incluem confidencialidade e acordos de não concorrência.
2. In legislation, specific provisions that must be incorporated into documents or agreements by law
The insurance policy must contain certain required clauses as mandated by state law.
A apólice de seguro deve conter certas cláusulas obrigatórias conforme exigido pela lei estadual.
3. Essential terms that cannot be omitted or waived in contracts without legal consequences
Both parties must acknowledge all required clauses before signing the agreement.
Ambas as partes devem reconhecer todas as cláusulas obrigatórias antes de assinar o acordo.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, required clauses are fundamental to contract law. In Brazil, these are heavily regulated by the Código Civil (Civil Code) and Código de Defesa do Consumidor (Consumer Protection Code). In the USA, required clauses vary by state and industry, particularly in real estate, employment, and insurance sectors. Understanding and complying with required clauses is critical to avoid legal disputes and ensure contract enforceability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mandatory clausesessential clausescompulsory provisionsmandatory provisionsbinding terms
Antonyms / Antônimos
optional clausesdiscretionary clausesvoluntary provisions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cláusulas obrigatórias
Most commonly used term in Brazilian legal documents and contracts
São Paulo
cláusulas mandatórias
Alternative term used in business and legal contexts
Portugal
cláusulas obrigatórias
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used as 'cláusulas imperativas' in formal legal language
General American
required clauses
Standard term used in contracts and legal agreements across the United States

Related Words

contractagreementlegal provisionsterms and conditionscompliancebinding agreementcontract terms

Related Idioms & Phrases

must-have clauses
non-negotiable terms
conditions sine qua non
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