Unauthorized Commitment
/ˌʌnˈɔːθəˌraɪzd kəˌmɪtmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual agreement made by a government employee who lacks the authority to bind the government, often resulting in a nonbinding agreement unless ratified.
The contractor sought compensation despite the unauthorized commitment made by the agency official.
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- unauthorized commitment
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Commentary
Unauthorized commitments frequently require ratification to become enforceable; careful scrutiny of authority is critical to prevent invalid contracts.
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