Counterparts
/ˈkaʊntərˌpɑrts/
Definitions
- (n.) Duplicate originals of a legal document executed simultaneously by the parties, each considered an original instrument.
The contract was signed in counterparts to accommodate the parties in different locations.
Forms
- counterpart
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Commentary
Using counterparts in legal agreements facilitates execution by multiple parties without needing a single original document.
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