Final Acceptance

/ˈfaɪnəl əkˈsɛptəns/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The definitive approval or agreement by a party, often after review or negotiation, marking the conclusion of a contract or transaction.
    The contractor received final acceptance of the project from the client.
  2. (n.) In procurement and contract law, the formal acknowledgment by a buyer that goods, services, or work have met contractual requirements.
    Final acceptance was granted after the inspection confirmed compliance with all specifications.

Forms

  • final acceptance

Commentary

Final acceptance often triggers payment obligations and shifts risk; precise language is critical to clearly define criteria and timing in contracts.

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