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.
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