Essential Terms

/ɪˈsɛnʃəl tɜrmz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The fundamental provisions of a contract or agreement that must be agreed upon for the contract to be valid and enforceable.
    The essential terms of the lease include the rental amount and duration of the tenancy.

Forms

  • essential term

Commentary

Essential terms often determine whether a contract exists; omitting or disputing these can invalidate the agreement.

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