unexpressed conduct
[ˌʌn.ɪkˈsprest ˈkɒn.dʌkt]
noun phrasepl: unexpressed conducts
conduta não expressa
1. Behavior or actions that are implied, suggested, or demonstrated through non-verbal means rather than explicitly stated in words
His unexpressed conduct toward his colleagues revealed his true feelings about the merger.
Sua conduta não expressa em relação aos colegas revelou seus verdadeiros sentimentos sobre a fusão.
2. In legal contexts, actions or behaviors that communicate intent or agreement without being formally articulated or documented
The court examined the unexpressed conduct of both parties to determine if an implied contract existed.
O tribunal examinou a conduta não expressa de ambas as partes para determinar se existia um contrato implícito.
3. Non-verbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, or body language that conveys meaning without explicit statement
Through unexpressed conduct alone, she made it clear she disapproved of the proposal.
Através da conduta não expressa apenas, ela deixou claro que desaprovava a proposta.
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian legal system, 'conduta não expressa' is important in contract law and labor disputes where intent must be inferred from actions rather than explicit statements. In American law, the concept relates to implied contracts and behavioral evidence in court proceedings. Understanding unexpressed conduct is culturally significant in both societies as it reflects the importance of reading social cues and non-verbal communication in professional and legal environments.
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