Implied Clause
/ɪmˈplaɪd klɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) A provision in a contract or legal document that is not expressly stated but is assumed to exist based on the nature of the agreement, parties' intent, or law.
The court recognized an implied clause requiring confidentiality despite it not being written in the contract.
Forms
- implied clause
- implied clauses
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Commentary
Implied clauses are essential in contract interpretation to fill gaps and reflect parties' presumed intentions when express terms are silent or ambiguous.
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