unilateral commission
[/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl kəˈmɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: unilateral commissions / comissões unilaterais
comissão unilateral
1. A commission or fee imposed or determined by one party without mutual agreement or consent from the other party
The bank applied a unilateral commission on all international transfers without notifying customers beforehand.
O banco aplicou uma comissão unilateral em todas as transferências internacionais sem notificar os clientes previamente.
2. In legal contexts, an action or decision taken by one side in a contract or agreement without the approval of the other party
The insurance company implemented a unilateral commission increase effective immediately.
A companhia de seguros implementou um aumento unilateral da comissão com efeito imediato.
3. A brokerage or intermediary fee charged by only one party in a transaction
Real estate agents sometimes charge a unilateral commission that favors the seller.
Agentes imobiliários às vezes cobram uma comissão unilateral que favorece o vendedor.
In Brazil, unilateral commissions are heavily regulated by financial authorities (Banco Central, CVM) due to consumer protection laws. This term is frequently encountered in banking disputes and financial complaints. American English usage is more common in corporate and international business contexts, while Brazilian Portuguese usage emphasizes consumer rights violations and regulatory compliance. The concept carries negative connotations as it typically represents unfair business practices.
NYC Slang
one-way cut / one-sided fee
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