Contractual Duty
/ˌkɒntrækʧuəl ˈdjuːti/
Definitions
- (n.) An obligation imposed by a contract that a party is legally bound to perform.
The party breached a contractual duty by failing to deliver the goods on time.
- (n.) A responsibility arising from the terms agreed upon between contracting parties.
The contractor has a contractual duty to complete the work according to specifications.
Forms
- contractual duties
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Commentary
Focus on the legally binding nature of duties created by agreement; distinguishing contractual duties from moral or social duties is crucial in legal contexts.
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