sustained agreement

[səˈsteɪnd əˈɡriːmənt]
nounpl: sustained agreements
acordo sustentado
1. A prolonged consensus or mutual understanding between parties that continues over an extended period without interruption or fundamental change
The sustained agreement between the two nations allowed for decades of peaceful trade relations.
O acordo sustentado entre as duas nações permitiu décadas de relações comerciais pacíficas.
2. A formal or informal consensus maintained consistently throughout negotiations, discussions, or collaborative efforts
Despite initial disagreements, the team reached a sustained agreement on project goals.
Apesar das discordâncias iniciais, o time chegou a um acordo sustentado sobre os objetivos do projeto.
3. In diplomatic or legal contexts, an enduring accord that remains stable and enforceable over time
The sustained agreement between labor unions and management prevented strikes for five years.
O acordo sustentado entre sindicatos e gestão evitou greves por cinco anos.
In Brazilian business and diplomatic contexts, 'acordo sustentado' is valued as a sign of stability and reliability in negotiations. It reflects the cultural importance placed on maintaining harmony and long-term relationships in both corporate and governmental settings. In the USA, the concept emphasizes continuity and commitment to terms over extended periods.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lasting agreementenduring consensusprolonged accordstable understandingcontinuous consensus
Antonyms / Antônimos
temporary disagreementbrief accordfleeting consensusshort-term arrangementunstable agreement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acordo sustentado
Standard term used in formal and informal contexts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
acordo mantido
Alternative expression emphasizing the maintenance of the agreement
São Paulo
acordo duradouro
Common usage in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
acordo mantido
Portuguese preference for 'mantido' over 'sustentado'; slightly different emphasis on continuity

Related Words

consensusaccordsettlementunderstandingcovenantprotocolpactarrangement

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach a sustained agreement
maintain sustained agreement
break sustained agreement
long-standing accord
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