unsigned contracts

[/ʌnˈsaɪnd ˈkɑːntræks/]
nounpl: unsigned contracts
contratos não assinados
1. Legal agreements that have not yet been signed by one or both parties, therefore not yet legally binding or enforceable
The unsigned contracts are still under review by the legal department.
Os contratos não assinados ainda estão sob revisão do departamento jurídico.
2. Draft agreements awaiting final approval and signature before becoming effective
We have three unsigned contracts waiting for executive sign-off.
Temos três contratos não assinados aguardando aprovação executiva.
In Brazilian business culture, unsigned contracts are common during negotiation phases and must be clearly marked as 'não assinados' or 'em pendência de assinatura' to avoid confusion. In the USA, these are typically managed through contract management systems and clearly communicated to prevent accidental enforcement of incomplete agreements. Both cultures recognize that unsigned contracts do not create legal obligations until fully executed by authorized signatories.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unexecuted contractsdraft contractspending contractsunsigned agreements
Antonyms / Antônimos
signed contractsexecuted contractsbinding contractsenforceable agreements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contratos não assinados
Standard legal terminology used across Brazil
São Paulo
contratos por assinar
Alternative phrasing common in business contexts
Portugal
contratos não subscritos
Portuguese variation using 'subscritos' instead of 'assinados'
General English (USA)
unsigned contracts
Standard business and legal terminology

Related Words

signaturecontract negotiationlegal agreementdocument executionbinding agreement

Related Idioms & Phrases

waiting for signatures
pending execution
under the pen
not yet inked
awaiting sign-off
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