undefined period
[/ʌnˈdɛfaɪnd ˈpɪriəd/]
noun phrasepl: undefined periods
período indefinido
1. a length of time that has no specified duration, boundaries, or end date
The contract was extended for an undefined period.
O contrato foi estendido por um período indefinido.
2. a timeframe that remains vague, uncertain, or not clearly determined
She will be away for an undefined period due to family matters.
Ela estará ausente por um período indefinido devido a assuntos familiares.
3. in legal or formal contexts, a duration without specific termination conditions
The ban was imposed for an undefined period pending review.
A proibição foi imposta por um período indefinido pendente de revisão.
In Brazil, 'período indefinido' is frequently used in labor law and employment contracts. In Portugal and Brazil alike, this term carries formal weight in legal documents. The phrase is commonly used when discussing employment contracts, leaves of absence, or suspensions without a predetermined end date.
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