stated duties

[/ˈsteɪtɪd ˈdjuːtiz/]
noun phrase
deveres declarados; obrigações estabelecidas
1. Duties or responsibilities that have been explicitly mentioned, announced, or formally documented
The employee's stated duties include managing the team and preparing quarterly reports.
Os deveres declarados do funcionário incluem gerenciar a equipe e preparar relatórios trimestrais.
2. Official obligations outlined in a job description or contract
Her stated duties as manager were clearly outlined in the employment agreement.
Suas obrigações estabelecidas como gerente foram claramente descritas no contrato de trabalho.
3. Responsibilities that are explicitly required or assigned, as opposed to implied or assumed duties
Beyond his stated duties, he often volunteers to help other departments.
Além de suas obrigações estabelecidas, ele frequentemente se oferece para ajudar outros departamentos.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian business contexts, appearing frequently in employment contracts, job postings, and HR documentation. In Brazil, it's important in formal work relationships to distinguish between stated duties and implied responsibilities. The phrase reflects a more formal, documented approach to employment relationships, as opposed to a flexible understanding of job roles.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assigned dutiesdefined responsibilitiesspecified obligationsdeclared dutieslisted responsibilities
Antonyms / Antônimos
implied dutiesassumed responsibilitiesunstated obligationsundefined duties

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
deveres declarados; obrigações estabelecidas
Standard usage in formal business and legal contexts
Portugal
obrigações declaradas; deveres enunciados
Slightly more formal tone in Portuguese European Portuguese
São Paulo
deveres/responsabilidades declaradas
Common in corporate and business environments
General English USA
stated duties
Commonly used in employment contracts and HR documentation

Related Words

job descriptioncontractresponsibilitiesobligationsroleposition requirements

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to one's stated duties
beyond stated duties
perform one's stated duties
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