Fit for Purpose
/ˌfɪt fər ˈpɜːrpəs/
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- (adj.) Satisfying the specific requirements or intended use as agreed in a contract, typically regarding goods or services.
The supplier warranted that the machinery was fit for purpose as required in the contract.
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Commentary
Used chiefly in contract law to express an implied promise that goods or services will meet the buyer's specific intended use, distinguishable from general quality guarantees.
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