Incipient Right
/ɪnˈsɪpiənt raɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A preliminary or emerging legal right that has not yet fully vested or matured.
The court recognized his incipient right to compensation despite the contract’s pending approval.
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Commentary
Incipient rights often require specific conditions to be fulfilled before becoming enforceable, so clarity about their contingent nature is crucial in drafting.
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