Inequality of Bargaining Power
/ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti ʌv ˈbɑːrɡənɪŋ ˈpaʊər/
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- (n.) A legal doctrine recognizing that when one party has significantly more power in contract negotiations, the weaker party may be entitled to protection against unfair terms.
The court found that the inequality of bargaining power justified voiding the oppressive contract clause.
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Primarily used in contract law and consumer protection contexts to assess fairness in agreements; important to distinguish from mere unequal bargaining positions by degree of power imbalance affecting consent.
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