Legal Impediment
/ˈliːɡəl ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal obstacle or barrier that prevents a person from performing a particular action or achieving a legal result.
The contract was void due to a legal impediment affecting one party's capacity.
Forms
- legal impediments
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Commentary
Usually used to denote a formal or statutory obstacle; drafters should specify the nature of the impediment to avoid ambiguity.
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