Contractual Certainty
/kənˈtræktʃuəl səˈtɜːrtnti/
Definitions
- (n.) The principle requiring contract terms to be clear and definite enough to be enforceable.
The judge emphasized contractual certainty to determine the parties' obligations precisely.
- (n.) Legal assurance that a contract's terms will be interpreted consistently and predictably.
Contractual certainty reduces disputes by providing clear expectations for both parties.
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Commentary
Contractual certainty is crucial to enforceability; drafters should avoid ambiguity to ensure clear intent and predictable outcomes.
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