Deterioration
/ˌdɪtɪəriəˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which property, rights, or conditions worsen or decline in quality, value, or condition, often affecting contractual obligations or legal remedies.
The lease agreement included a clause addressing property deterioration during the tenancy.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clearly defining deterioration helps allocate risk and responsibility, especially in leases and contracts involving maintenance or preservation of condition.
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