Contract Construction
/ˈkɒntrækt kənˈstrʌkʃən/
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- (n.) The process of interpreting and determining the meaning and intent of the terms in a contract.
The court’s contract construction clarified the parties' obligations under the agreement.
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Contract construction focuses on how courts determine contractual meaning, often applying rules and principles to resolve unclear or ambiguous terms.
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