Option Agreement

/ˈɒpʃən əˈɡriːmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A contract granting one party the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a future transaction under specified terms.
    The parties signed an option agreement giving the buyer the exclusive right to purchase the property within six months.

Forms

  • option agreements

Commentary

Option agreements are used to secure a commitment without an immediate obligation, often seen in real estate and commercial transactions.

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