Contract Conflict
/ˈkɒntrækt ˈkɒnflɪkt/
Definitions
- (n.) A situation where two or more contracts contain provisions that are inconsistent, leading to ambiguity or enforcement issues.
The contract conflict arose when the delivery dates in the two agreements did not match.
- (n.) A dispute between parties arising from interpretation, performance, or existence of conflicting contractual obligations.
The parties sought mediation to resolve the contract conflict over payment terms.
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- contract conflicts
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Commentary
Contract conflicts often require careful interpretation to determine which provision governs; drafting contracts with clear, consistent terms reduces such conflicts.
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