Naïvety
/ˌnɑːɪˈvɛti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being naïve, especially in legal contexts referring to a party’s lack of sophistication or experience affecting understanding or judgment.
The court considered the plaintiff’s naïvety when evaluating whether there was a fair assent to the contract.
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Commentary
Naïvety often influences determinations of consent, fairness, and capacity in contract and equity law.
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