Best Efforts
/ˌbɛst ˈɛfərts/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual obligation requiring a party to exert maximum reasonable efforts to achieve a specified outcome, without guaranteeing its success.
The seller agreed to use best efforts to obtain all necessary permits before closing the deal.
Forms
- best efforts
- best effort
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Commentary
"Best efforts" clauses demand a higher degree of diligence than "reasonable efforts" but lack a universally fixed legal standard, making case context critical.
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