Conditionals
/kənˈdɪʃənəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Provisions in contracts or legal documents that require certain conditions to be met for the agreement to be effective or for a party's obligation to arise.
The contract contains several conditionals that must be fulfilled before payment is released.
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Commentary
Conditionals often determine the timing or occurrence of contractual duties and should be drafted clearly to avoid ambiguity.
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