Ancillary Agreement

/ˈænsɪˌlɛri əˈgriːmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A secondary contract that supports, supplements, or modifies the terms of a principal agreement between parties.
    The parties signed an ancillary agreement to outline confidentiality obligations not covered in the main contract.

Forms

  • ancillary agreements

Commentary

Ancillary agreements are often used to address details or provisions outside the scope of the main contract, ensuring clarity and enforceability of supplemental terms.

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