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English translation: unthinkably

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Hebrew term or phrase:	חלילה
English translation:	unthinkably
Entered by:	Sangro

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14:07 Nov 22, 2011

Hebrew to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Real Estate / Contractor agreement

Hebrew term or phrase: חלילה

Should the Seller "halila" violate the provisions etc.
or
This would "halila" compromise the entry into effect of the Agreement etc.

The meaning is "which should never happen".
("God forbid" is not an option)

Thank you for your help.

Sangro KudoZ activity Questions: 12 (none open) (1 closed without grading) Answers: 1584
Local time: 05:14

perish the thought

Explanation:
Should the seller violate the provisions of the agreement - perish the thought - then ....
his so doing would compromise the entry into effect of the Agreement etc. , perish the thought.

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judithyf
Local time: 05:14

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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

4 +1

perish the thought

judithyf

in the unlikely event that

meirs

may it never happen

Textpertise

Objectionable (It is objectionable...to/that...)

Ty Kendall

Discussion entries: 5

Answers

2 mins confidence:

in the unlikely event that

Explanation:
A clean expression IMHO

meirs
Local time: 05:14
Native speaker of:

Romanian

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thank you!

12 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

perish the thought

judithyf
Local time: 05:14
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 12

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thanks, Judith. This was actually very helpful.

52 mins confidence:

Objectionable (It is objectionable...to/that...)

Explanation:
I thought I'd give it a go. I've tried to capture the meaning of "should never happen".
Using "objectionable" which in itself means an expression of disapproval (arousing disapproval) is a possibility. When you look further at how it is used in practice:

"It is objectionable that the Chinese Government is trying to pressure New Zealand politicians in this way"
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/chinese-govt-accused-pressur...

"It is objectionable that the label of insanity should be applied, and the consequences of the special verdict should follow, in cases, such as where the accused "
http://www.lawteacher.net/PDF/Insanity Lecture 2.pdf

"that Parliament has unequivocally decreed shall be paid [just] because the Commissioners take the view that it is objectionable that the taxpayer should have to pay the taxes in question"
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/admlmanual/adml3300.htm

The last two examples are also from a legal perspective. In each case the phrase "it is objectionable that..." expresses a disapproval of something that the speaker/writer feels should not have happened/should never happen.

If you can reword the sentence(s) in question, this may be a viable choice.

Hope this has helped.

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Note added at 1 hr (2011-11-22 15:20:12 GMT)
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Also found it as "would be objectionable"
"The Director has the clear power under the Act to determine that it would be objectionable to approve a registration application on broader public interest grounds, regardless of the determination as to suitability"
http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/SecuritiesLaw_ord_20110817_desro...

I think the shifting of the tense alters the nuance somewhat, gives it slightly more of a "subjunctive" mood and makes the thing you want avoided seem even more undesirable. (in my opinion).
using your example...
e.g. it would be objectionable to compromise the entry into effect of the Agreement...

Ty Kendall
United Kingdom
Local time: 03:14
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thanks, Ty! I appreciate your help.

18 hrs confidence:

may it never happen

Explanation:
I actually like Judith's answer too but felt this might fit the context better.

Textpertise
United Kingdom
Local time: 03:14
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 3

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thank you!

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Non-PRO (1): Joab Eichenberg-Eilon

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