Acceptance

/əkˈsɛptəns/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The act of receiving or agreeing to something offered, often forming a contract when combined with an offer.
    Her acceptance of the job offer finalized the employment agreement.
  2. (n.) The expression of approval or favorable reception.
    The defendant's acceptance of the settlement ended the dispute.

Commentary

Acceptance must be clear and unequivocal to create binding obligations in contract law.

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