Incentive

/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A benefit or reward that motivates a party to perform a particular act.
    The contract includes financial incentives to encourage timely completion of the project.

Forms

  • incentives

Commentary

In legal drafting, clarify the nature and conditions of incentives to avoid ambiguity in enforcement.

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