Ancillary Obligations
/ˈænsɪlɛri ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Secondary duties or commitments that support or supplement the primary contractual obligations.
The contract specifies several ancillary obligations related to confidentiality and non-disclosure.
- (n.) Obligations arising in connection with but distinct from the main contractual duties, often enabling enforcement or penalty mechanisms.
Ancillary obligations like guarantees and indemnities frequently accompany loan agreements.
Forms
- ancillary obligation
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Commentary
Ancillary obligations often clarify the scope or enforcement of primary duties; drafting should ensure these are clearly distinguished from principal terms.
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