Implied Terms
/ɪmˈplaɪd tɜrmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Provisions not expressly stated but inferred by law, custom, or the conduct of parties in a contract.
The court held that certain implied terms were necessary to enforce the contract fairly.
Forms
- implied term
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Commentary
Implied terms often fill gaps in contracts to reflect parties' presumed intentions or legal requirements; drafters should clearly distinguish these from express terms to avoid ambiguity.
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