Legal Demand
/ˈliːɡəl dɪˈmænd/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request or assertion made under legal authority for compliance or performance of an obligation.
The plaintiff's legal demand required the defendant to remedy the breach within 30 days.
Forms
- legal demand
- legal demands
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Commentary
A legal demand often initiates negotiation or enforcement actions and should clearly specify the obligation and timeframe to avoid ambiguity.
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