term contracts

[/tɜːrm ˈkɒntræks/]
nounpl: term contracts
contratos por prazo determinado
1. Agreements between parties that are valid for a specified period of time, after which they must be renewed or terminated
The company signed several term contracts with its suppliers for a period of two years.
A empresa assinou vários contratos por prazo determinado com seus fornecedores por um período de dois anos.
2. In employment, agreements where an employee is hired for a fixed duration rather than indefinitely
Teachers often work under term contracts that are renewed annually.
Professores frequentemente trabalham sob contratos por prazo determinado que são renovados anualmente.
3. Legal agreements that specify a definite end date and conditions for renewal or termination
The lease included several term contracts outlining payment schedules and renewal options.
O contrato de aluguel incluía vários contratos por prazo determinado estabelecendo cronogramas de pagamento e opções de renovação.
In Brazil, term contracts (contratos por prazo determinado) are heavily regulated by labor laws. Employers must justify the use of term contracts, and they cannot be used indefinitely for the same position. In the USA, term contracts are common in academia and public employment. The concept reflects different labor market dynamics and regulatory frameworks between countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fixed-term contractstime-bound agreementslimited-duration contractstemporary contracts
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent contractsindefinite contractsopen-ended agreements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contratos por prazo determinado
Standard legal and business terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
contratos por tempo determinado
Alternative phrasing commonly used in São Paulo business contexts
Portugal
contratos a termo certo
Portuguese legal terminology differs slightly from Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
contratos temporários
Informal alternative used colloquially in business settings

Related Words

contractagreementdurationrenewalterminationfixed-term employment

Related Idioms & Phrases

the contract is up for renewal
end of term
contract expiration date
term and conditions
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