Reasonable Endeavors
/ˈriːzənəbl ˈɛn.dəvərz/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual standard requiring a party to take all steps that are sensible, practical, and likely to achieve a particular objective but stops short of obligating them to guarantee the result.
The seller agreed to use reasonable endeavors to complete the transaction by the end of the month.
Forms
- reasonable endeavors
- reasonable endeavor
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Commentary
Reasonable endeavors require a middle level of effort between best endeavors (highest effort) and reasonable efforts (often similar but context-dependent). Draft carefully to clarify expectations and avoid ambiguity in enforceability.
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