Unconscionable
/ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Not guided by conscience; shockingly unfair or unjust.
The contract was deemed unconscionable due to its extremely one-sided terms.
- (adj.) In contract law, describing terms so unfair to one party that they are unenforceable.
The court refused to enforce the unconscionable agreement.
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Commentary
Typically used in contract law to challenge oppressive or overly harsh terms; courts look for both procedural and substantive unfairness.
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