written duties

[ˈrɪtən ˈdjuːtiz]
nounpl: written duties
deveres escritos
1. Obligations or responsibilities that are formally documented in writing, typically in legal, contractual, or official contexts
The written duties of the manager are outlined in the employment contract.
Os deveres escritos do gerente estão descritos no contrato de trabalho.
2. Assigned tasks or assignments that must be completed and are recorded in written form, such as homework or school assignments
Students must submit their written duties by Friday.
Os alunos devem entregar seus deveres escritos até sexta-feira.
3. Formal responsibilities documented in official records, policies, or procedures
The written duties of the board members are detailed in the company bylaws.
Os deveres escritos dos membros do conselho estão detalhados nos estatutos da empresa.
In Brazil and the USA, 'written duties' is primarily used in formal and legal contexts such as employment contracts, educational institutions, and official organizational documents. In Brazil, it reflects the importance of written documentation in legal proceedings and formal agreements. In the USA, this term is commonly found in corporate governance, school systems, and contractual relationships.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
written obligationsdocumented responsibilitieswritten assignmentsformal dutiescontractual obligations
Antonyms / Antônimos
unwritten dutiesimplied responsibilitiesverbal obligations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deveres escritos
Standard translation used in legal and educational contexts
São Paulo
deveres escritos
Commonly used in formal business and legal documents
Rio de Janeiro
deveres escritos
Same usage as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
deveres escritos
Identical usage in European Portuguese, formal and legal contexts

Related Words

contractassignmentresponsibilityobligationdocumentationduties

Related Idioms & Phrases

fulfill written duties
neglect written duties
breach of written duties
put in writing
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