Deflationary

/ˌdefleɪˈʃəˌnɛri/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Pertaining to or causing deflation, especially in the context of economics or monetary policy influencing legal contracts or financial regulations.
    The deflationary clause in the contract adjusted payments according to market conditions.

Forms

  • deflationary

Commentary

In legal contexts, 'deflationary' often describes mechanisms or clauses intended to reduce monetary amounts or values, reflecting economic deflation effects within contractual or regulatory frameworks.

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