unilateral intent
[/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl ɪnˈtɛnt/]
nounpl: unilateral intents
intenção unilateral
1. A deliberate purpose or determination expressed or acted upon by one party alone, without agreement or consent from another party
The company declared its unilateral intent to withdraw from the partnership agreement.
A empresa declarou sua intenção unilateral de se retirar do acordo de parceria.
2. In legal contexts, a binding commitment made by one party that does not require acceptance by the other party to create an obligation
The government announced its unilateral intent to increase environmental protections.
O governo anunciou sua intenção unilateral de aumentar as proteções ambientais.
3. A one-sided resolution or commitment made without consultation or mutual agreement
His unilateral intent to change the project timeline caused friction with the team.
Sua intenção unilateral de alterar o cronograma do projeto causou atrito com a equipe.
This term is predominantly used in legal, diplomatic, and business contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In Brazil, it appears frequently in contract law, international relations, and corporate governance discussions. It carries a somewhat formal and sometimes contentious connotation, as unilateral actions without prior agreement are often viewed negatively in collaborative environments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
act on one's unilateral intent
declare unilateral intent
express unilateral intent
unilateral intent to withdraw
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