obligar
English translation: make binding agreements on behalf of sb.
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| na | to bind |
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| na | oblige, compel, force |
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| na | TO BIND |
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| na | make binding agreements on behalf of... |
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to bind Explanation: common translation Diccionario Biling�e de Terminolog�a Jur�dica (Mazzucco) |
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oblige, compel, force Explanation: obligar = to force, compel, oblige obligar a uno a hacer algo = to force (compel) somebody to do something verse obligado a + inf = to be obliged to + inf, find oneself compelled to + inf estar (quedar) obligado a uno = to be obliged to somebody, be in somebody's debt Collins Spanish-English & English-Spanish Dictionary |
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TO BIND Explanation: "Both parties having the legal capacity to bind their agents (or legal representatives)" Hope it helps! Lau. Law Dictionary |
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make binding agreements on behalf of... Explanation: A bit long-winded, I know, but nevertheless more elegant and self-explanatory than simply "bind". But be careful - representada is "principal", not "representative" as suggested by adradas. Own experience |
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