Signaling
/ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of conveying information or intentions nonverbally, often to influence others in legal or commercial contexts.
The defendant's signaling of compliance helped settle the dispute.
- (n.) In contract law, the use of actions or statements by one party to reveal private information or intentions to another party to affect bargaining or decision-making.
Signaling quality through warranties can alter negotiation outcomes.
Forms
- signalings
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Commentary
In legal drafting, use 'signaling' to describe strategic disclosure or communication of intentions, especially in negotiation and contract interpretation contexts.
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