Legal Purpose
/ˈliːɡəl ˈpɜːrpəs/
Definitions
- (n.) A purpose or objective that is lawful and complies with legal requirements, often a criterion for contract validity.
The contract was deemed void because it lacked a legal purpose.
- (n.) The lawful aim or reason for which an act is done or a contract formed, excluding illegal or immoral objectives.
For an agreement to be enforceable, it must have a legal purpose.
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- legal purposes
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Commentary
Legal purpose is a foundational concept in contract law ensuring agreements are made for lawful ends; drafting should explicitly exclude illegal objectives to maintain enforceability.
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