Provisionality
/prəˌvɪʒəˈnælɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being temporary, conditional, or subject to change in law or legal agreements.
The provisionality of the contract allowed both parties to renegotiate terms later.
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Commentary
Provisionality often appears in contexts involving temporary legal measures or conditions precedent; clarity in drafting avoids ambiguity about the duration or contingencies of legal obligations.
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