Hardship

/ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A condition of suffering or adversity, often financial or social, that causes difficulty.
    The contract includes provisions for relief in cases of extreme hardship.

Forms

  • hardships

Commentary

Often appears in contracts to allocate risks or permit renegotiation when performance becomes unduly difficult.

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