Pre-Contract

/ˌpriːˈkɒntrækt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An agreement or understanding reached between parties before the formation of a formal contract, setting preliminary terms or intentions.
    The parties signed a pre-contract outlining the main terms before drafting the final agreement.

Forms

  • pre-contract
  • pre-contracts

Commentary

A pre-contract is often non-binding and serves to clarify intentions before detailed contract negotiation or execution.

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