Reciprocal Agreement

/rɪ'sɪprəkəl ə'griːmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A mutual arrangement between two or more parties whereby each agrees to provide certain obligations or benefits to the others.
    The two countries entered into a reciprocal agreement to waive visa requirements for their citizens.
  2. (n.) An agreement recognizing and enforcing each other's legal decisions or privileges.
    The reciprocal agreement allowed the enforcement of court judgments across state lines.

Forms

  • reciprocal agreements

Commentary

Typically emphasizes mutual commitments; essential to distinguish from unilateral agreements in drafting to ensure reciprocal obligations are clearly defined.

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