specified sum

[ˈspɛsɪfaɪd sʌm]
noun phrasepl: specified sums
quantia especificada
1. A particular amount of money that has been clearly stated, determined, or agreed upon in advance
The contract requires payment of a specified sum of $5,000 by the end of the month.
O contrato exige o pagamento de uma quantia especificada de $5.000 até o final do mês.
2. In legal and financial contexts, an exact monetary amount that is not subject to change or negotiation
The insurance policy will pay out a specified sum in case of total loss.
A apólice de seguro pagará uma quantia especificada em caso de perda total.
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, and financial contexts in both the United States and Brazil. It is common in contracts, insurance policies, loan agreements, and court documents. The precision required by this phrase reflects the importance of clarity in binding agreements across both English and Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stated amountfixed amountdetermined sumagreed amountexact sum
Antonyms / Antônimos
unspecified amountvariable sumundetermined amountflexible amount

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
quantia especificada
Standard term used in legal and financial documents
São Paulo
quantia especificada / valor especificado
Both variants commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
quantia especificada
Standard formal usage
Portugal
quantia especificada
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; universally understood in legal contexts

Related Words

paymentcontractamountfinancial obligationmonetary value

Related Idioms & Phrases

a specified sum of money
pay a specified sum
receive a specified sum
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