violate contract

[ˈvaɪ.ə.leɪt ˈkɑːn.trækt]

verb phrase

violar contrato

1. to break the terms or conditions of a legally binding agreement

The company violated the contract by failing to deliver the goods on time.

A empresa violou o contrato ao não entregar os produtos no prazo.

2. to breach one's obligations under a contract

If you violate the contract, you may face legal consequences.

Se você violar o contrato, pode enfrentar consequências legais.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

violar contrato

standard legal terminology used throughout Brazil

São Paulo

violar contrato / descumprir contrato

both terms commonly used in business and legal contexts

Portugal

violar contrato / incumprir contrato

incumprir is more commonly used in Portuguese legal language

breach of contract

material breach

fundamental breach

in violation of contract

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