Baseline Agreement

/ˈbeɪslaɪn əˈɡriːmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A contract establishing the fundamental terms, conditions, and obligations that serve as a reference point for subsequent agreements or negotiations.
    The parties executed a baseline agreement before negotiating specific project details.

Forms

  • baseline agreement
  • baseline agreements

Commentary

Baseline agreements are often used in complex transactions to set initial parameters, helping streamline later detailed contracts.

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