Tentativeness
/ˈtɛn.tə.tɪv.nəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality of being uncertain or provisional, often reflecting a cautious approach in legal agreements or negotiations.
The contract included a clause expressing the parties' tentativeness about the final terms pending further review.
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Used to describe states or expressions of uncertainty, tentativeness in legal documents often signals non-finality or openness to modification, which can affect enforceability and negotiation dynamics.
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