terminated contract

[/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪtɪd ˈkɒntrækt/]
nounpl: terminated contracts
contrato rescindido
1. A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that has been ended or dissolved before its natural expiration date
After the company violated the terms, we filed for a terminated contract.
Após a empresa violar os termos, entramos com uma ação para o contrato rescindido.
2. The formal conclusion of an employment or business agreement by either party
The terminated contract resulted in severance pay for the employee.
O contrato rescindido resultou em indenização para o funcionário.
3. A contract that has been officially ended through mutual agreement or legal action
The terminated contract was documented in writing to protect both parties.
O contrato rescindido foi documentado por escrito para proteger ambas as partes.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, terminated contracts are serious legal matters that typically require formal documentation and adherence to labor laws. In Brazil, termination often involves specific severance calculations and FGTS (Fundo de Garantia do Tempo de Serviço) considerations for employees. In the USA, at-will employment allows easier termination but still requires compliance with anti-discrimination laws and contractual obligations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dissolved contractbroken contractended contractcancelled contractvoid contract
Antonyms / Antônimos
active contractvalid contractbinding contractrenewed contract

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contrato rescindido
Standard legal term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
contrato rescindido / contrato encerrado
Both terms are commonly used in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
contrato rescindido
Preferred legal terminology in official documents
Portugal
contrato rescindido / contrato cessado
Portuguese legal system may use 'cessado' for certain contract types

Related Words

contract terminationrescissionbreach of contractseveranceemployment terminationcontract cancellation

Related Idioms & Phrases

tear up a contract
null and void
call it quits
walk away from a deal
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