Cautionary Statement
/ˈkɔːʃənɛri ˈsteɪtmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A warning or advisory included in a legal document to alert parties about specific risks, duties, or conditions.
The contract contained a cautionary statement regarding the limitations of liability.
Forms
- cautionary statement
- cautionary statements
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Commentary
Cautionary statements serve to inform and protect parties by explicitly highlighting risks or obligations; precise wording can affect enforceability.
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