standard provisions

[ˈstændərd prəˈvɪʒənz]
noun
cláusulas padrão
1. Customary or established clauses in a legal document, contract, or agreement that are regularly included and widely accepted by industry practice
The contract included all standard provisions for employment agreements.
O contrato incluiu todas as cláusulas padrão para acordos de trabalho.
2. Regular or typical terms and conditions that form the basis of an agreement without special negotiation
Insurance policies often contain standard provisions regarding coverage limits and deductibles.
As apólices de seguro frequentemente contêm cláusulas padrão relativas aos limites de cobertura e franquias.
3. Commonly used and legally recognized terms that protect both parties in a transaction
Real estate contracts typically follow standard provisions established by local bar associations.
Os contratos imobiliários geralmente seguem cláusulas padrão estabelecidas pelas associações locais de advogados.
Standard provisions are fundamental in both Brazilian and American legal and business cultures. In Brazil, contracts often reference 'cláusulas padrão' established by industry associations and regulatory bodies (ABNT - Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas). In the USA, standard provisions protect consumers and businesses alike, with specific regulations varying by state. Understanding and accepting standard provisions is considered normal practice in professional transactions in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standard clausesstandard termsboilerplate provisionscustomary termsusual conditions
Antonyms / Antônimos
custom provisionsnegotiated termsspecial clausesunique conditions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cláusulas padrão
Most commonly used term in Brazilian Portuguese for legal and commercial contexts
São Paulo
disposições padrão
Alternative formal usage in business and legal sectors
Portugal
cláusulas-padrão
European Portuguese prefers hyphenated form; also uses 'disposições-padrão'
General Brazilian
termos usuais
Informal alternative meaning 'usual terms'

Related Words

contractterms and conditionsboilerplateclauseagreementlegal terms

Related Idioms & Phrases

boilerplate language
fine print
terms of service
conditions of use
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