Exchange Rate

/ˈɛksˌʧeɪnʤ reɪt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The rate at which one currency may be exchanged for another, often regulated or relevant in international trade and financial law.
    The contract specified the exchange rate to be applied for payments made in foreign currency.

Commentary

In legal contexts, specifying an exchange rate in contracts helps manage currency risk and ensures clarity in cross-border transactions.

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