Disaffirmance
/ˌdɪsəˈfɜːrməns/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of a minor or other party voiding or nullifying a contract, typically due to incapacity or fraud, thereby relieving obligations.
The minor exercised disaffirmance to avoid liability under the contract.
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Commentary
Disaffirmance primarily applies in contexts involving minors or incapacitated persons seeking to avoid binding contracts; careful drafting should specify conditions and scope of such disaffirmance.
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