Rectification
/ˌrɛktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of correcting or adjusting an error or defect in a document, statement, or legal proceeding.
The court ordered the rectification of the contract to reflect the parties' true intention.
- (n.) A remedy allowing a written document to be modified to accurately express an agreement or intention.
Rectification was sought to amend the deed that misstated the property boundary.
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Commentary
Rectification is primarily used to correct drafted documents to reflect the parties' actual agreement, emphasizing the equitable nature of this remedy.
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