tacit commitments
[/ˈtæsɪt kəˈmɪtmənts/]
nounpl: tacit commitments
compromissos tácitos
1. Implied or understood obligations and promises that are not explicitly stated or written, but are expected to be honored based on context, past behavior, or mutual understanding
The company's tacit commitments to employee welfare were evident in their informal benefits system.
Os compromissos tácitos da empresa com o bem-estar dos funcionários eram evidentes em seu sistema informal de benefícios.
2. Unspoken agreements or understandings between parties that carry moral or social obligation despite lacking formal documentation
They had tacit commitments to each other that transcended their written contract.
Eles tinham compromissos tácitos um com o outro que transcendiam seu contrato escrito.
In Brazilian business culture, tacit commitments are often as binding as formal contracts, reflecting a more relationship-based approach to business. In the USA, there is greater emphasis on explicit written agreements, making tacit commitments more legally ambiguous and potentially subject to dispute.
NYC Slang
the unspoken rules / what's understood between us
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