Strategic Uncertainty

/ˈstrætədʒɪk ʌnˈsɜrtnti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The legal and contractual ambiguity arising from uncertain strategic actions or decisions among parties, often affecting negotiation, performance, or enforcement.
    The contract was drafted to address the strategic uncertainty between the merger partners.

Forms

  • strategic uncertainty

Commentary

Strategic uncertainty often arises in contexts involving incomplete information or multiple potential interpretations of contractual terms, necessitating clear drafting to mitigate future disputes.

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