Overborne
/ˌoʊvərˈbɔːrn/
Definitions
- (adj.) (of a statement, agreement, or consent) made under such pressure or influence as to be unfree or invalid in law.
The contract was found to be overborne by undue influence and thus voidable.
Forms
- overbear
- overbears
- overbearing
- overbore
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Commentary
Used primarily in contexts involving undue influence, this adjective describes consent or statements rendered legally ineffective because of overpowering pressure; careful drafting should clarify voluntariness to avoid overborne claims.
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