Binding Rule
/ˈbaɪndɪŋ ruːl/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal principle or regulation that courts or parties must follow and enforce.
The court held that the arbitration clause was a binding rule governing dispute resolution.
- (n.) A rule within a legal agreement or contract that imposes obligations on the parties involved.
The binding rule in the contract required both parties to submit to mediation before litigation.
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- binding rules
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Commentary
In drafting, it is important to distinguish binding rules—mandatory legal requirements—from non-binding guidelines to clarify enforceability.
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