unequal payment
[/ʌnˈiːkwəl ˈpeɪmənt/]
nounpl: unequal payments
pagamento desigual
1. A payment that is not equal in amount, value, or distribution compared to other payments or to what was expected or agreed upon
The contract was voided due to unequal payment terms between the two parties.
O contrato foi anulado devido aos termos de pagamento desigual entre as duas partes.
2. In legal or financial contexts, a payment that violates principles of fairness, equity, or contractual obligations
The court ruled that the unequal payment distribution constituted a breach of fiduciary duty.
O tribunal determinou que a distribuição de pagamento desigual constituía uma violação do dever fiduciário.
This term is primarily used in formal legal, financial, and business contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, discussions of unequal payment often relate to labor law and workers' rights, reflecting concerns about fair compensation. In the USA, the term is frequently used in contract law and employment disputes. The concept is significant in addressing wage gaps and income inequality discussions in both countries.
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