Implicit
/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Implied though not plainly expressed; inherent or understood without being directly stated.
The contract contained implicit guarantees of quality.
Forms
- implicitly
- implicitness
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Commentary
Use 'implicit' to indicate terms or meanings understood without direct expression, important in contract interpretation to distinguish from 'explicit' terms.
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