Silence as Acceptance
/ˈsaɪləns æz əkˈsɛptəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal doctrine where failure to speak or object is interpreted as agreement or consent.
The court held that the defendant's silence amounted to acceptance of the contract terms.
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Commentary
Silence as acceptance typically arises in contract law and requires context to determine when silence can imply consent; not all silence constitutes acceptance.
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