Un Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
/ˌjunɪfɪd nəˈmeɪʃənz ˈkɒnvɛnʃən ɒn ˈkɒntrækts fɔr ði ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl seɪl ʌv ɡʊdz/
Definitions
- (n.) An international treaty establishing uniform rules governing contracts for the international sale of goods, aimed to facilitate trade by providing a predictable legal framework.
The buyer relied on the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods to resolve the dispute over the delivery terms.
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- un convention on contracts for the international sale of goods
- un conventions on contracts for the international sale of goods
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as CISG, this convention harmonizes substantive contract law for international transactions, reducing legal barriers and uncertainty in cross-border sales.
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