Conscionability
/ˌkɒnʃəˈnabɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality of a contract or term being so unfair or one-sided that it shocks the conscience of the court, permitting it to refuse enforcement.
The court refused to enforce the clause due to its conscionability concerns.
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Commentary
Conscionability is often assessed in contract disputes to prevent unjust terms, focusing on procedural and substantive fairness.
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