resolved dispute

[/rɪˈzɑːlvd dɪˈspjuːt/]
noun phrasepl: resolved disputes
litígio resolvido / disputa resolvida
1. A conflict, disagreement, or legal case that has been settled or brought to a conclusion through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or court decision
The resolved dispute between the two companies allowed them to resume business operations.
O litígio resolvido entre as duas empresas permitiu que retomassem suas operações comerciais.
2. A former point of contention that is no longer in question or under debate
After months of negotiation, the resolved dispute over contract terms satisfied both parties.
Após meses de negociação, a disputa resolvida sobre os termos do contrato satisfez ambas as partes.
In Brazil, 'litígio resolvido' is predominantly used in formal legal and business contexts, reflecting the importance of conflict resolution in corporate dealings. In the USA, resolving disputes quickly is valued in business culture, often through mediation or arbitration to avoid lengthy litigation costs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
settled disputeconcluded disputesettled disagreementended conflict
Antonyms / Antônimos
unresolved disputeongoing disputepending disputeactive dispute

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
litígio resolvido / disputa resolvida
Most common usage in legal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
questão resolvida / caso encerrado
Often used in informal contexts
São Paulo
litígio solucionado / conflito solucionado
Preferred in corporate and legal environments
Portugal
litígio resolvido / controvérsia resolvida
Similar usage but may use 'controvérsia' more frequently

Related Words

dispute resolutionarbitrationmediationsettlementlitigationconflict resolution

Related Idioms & Phrases

bury the hatchet
let sleeping dogs lie
turn the page
close the book on something
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