Signals
/ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Indicators such as gestures or actions that convey legal meaning or intent.
The parties exchanged signals indicating their agreement to the contract terms.
- (n.) Communications that can imply legal obligations or disclaimers in contract or tort contexts.
The plaintiff argued that the defendant’s conduct sent signals amounting to a waiver of rights.
Forms
- signal
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Commentary
In legal contexts, signals often function as nonverbal or indirect indicators of intent or agreement; clear drafting should specify whether such signals constitute binding commitments.
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