Contract Interpretation
/ˈkɒntrækt ˌɪntərprɪˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which courts or legal bodies ascertain and determine the meaning and intent of the terms in a contract.
The judge's ruling focused on contract interpretation to resolve ambiguous clauses.
- (n.) A legal methodology or set of principles used to construe contractual language when disputes arise.
Contract interpretation often involves examining the parties' intent and the contract’s plain language.
Forms
- contract interpretations
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Commentary
Contract interpretation typically prioritizes the parties' intent and the plain meaning of terms, with canon of construction rules applied to resolve ambiguities.
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