simple obligation
[ˈsɪmpəl ɑːˈblɪɡeɪʃən]
nounpl: simple obligations
obrigação simples
1. A legal duty or commitment where a debtor is bound to perform a single, unambiguous action or payment to a creditor
The simple obligation required the contractor to deliver the materials by the specified date.
A obrigação simples exigia que o contratante entregasse os materiais na data especificada.
2. In contract law, a straightforward obligation with no conditions, alternatives, or contingencies attached
Unlike complex obligations, a simple obligation does not depend on uncertain events or multiple performance options.
Ao contrário das obrigações complexas, uma obrigação simples não depende de eventos incertos ou múltiplas opções de desempenho.
3. A basic debt or duty that is unconditional and must be fulfilled in its entirety
The borrower's simple obligation was to repay the loan with interest within two years.
A obrigação simples do mutuário era reembolsar o empréstimo com juros em dois anos.
This is a formal legal term widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese civil law systems. It represents a foundational concept in contract law, distinguishing straightforward obligations from more complex arrangements. In commercial contexts, identifying obligations as 'simple' clarifies expectations and reduces disputes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to fulfill/meet a simple obligation
to breach a simple obligation
to discharge a simple obligation
binding simple obligation
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