Invitation to Treat
/ɪnˈvɪteɪʃən tuː triːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A preliminary communication or action indicating willingness to negotiate or receive offers, but not an offer itself.
The display of goods with price tags is generally considered an invitation to treat, not an offer.
Forms
- invitations to treat
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Commentary
An invitation to treat is often confused with an offer; it merely invites offers which the inviter can then accept or reject, a key distinction in contract formation.
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