waived claim

[/weɪvd kleɪm/]
noun phrasepl: waived claims
reclamação renunciada / direito renunciado
1. A legal claim or right that has been voluntarily abandoned or relinquished by the claimant, either explicitly or implicitly, through action or inaction
The plaintiff filed a waived claim, choosing not to pursue the matter further in court.
O reclamante apresentou uma reclamação renunciada, optando por não prosseguir com a ação na justiça.
2. In contract law, a provision where one party voluntarily foregoes the right to enforce a particular clause or seek damages
The contract included a waived claim provision that prevented either party from suing for breach of the warranty clause.
O contrato incluía uma cláusula de direito renunciado que impedia qualquer parte de processar por violação da garantia.
In both American and Brazilian legal systems, waived claims are significant in contract negotiations and dispute resolution. They are often used in settlements, insurance disputes, and employment agreements. Understanding when a claim is waived is crucial in legal proceedings, as it can prevent future litigation. This term is predominantly used in formal legal and business contexts rather than in casual conversation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
relinquished claimabandoned claimforfeited claimrelinquishment of rights
Antonyms / Antônimos
enforced claimasserted claimactive claimpreserved claim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reclamação renunciada / direito renunciado
Standard legal terminology used in Brazilian courts and contracts
São Paulo
reclamação renunciada
Common in business and commercial law contexts
Rio de Janeiro
direito abdicado
Alternative legal terminology occasionally used
Portugal
reclamação renunciada / direito renunciado
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese but with slightly different legal procedural contexts

Related Words

waiverlegal waiverclaimreleasedischargerelinquishmentestoppelsettlement

Related Idioms & Phrases

waive a claim against someone
waiver of claim
express waiver
implied waiver of claim
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