Usual Course
/ˈjuːʒuəl kɔːrs/
Definitions
- (n.) The regular, customary, or normal way in which business activities or transactions are conducted.
The contract terms were consistent with the usual course of business between the parties.
- (n.) A legal concept referring to a sequence of events or conduct that is typical and expected in a particular commercial or legal setting, often used to interpret ambiguous contractual provisions.
The court considered the usual course of dealings to resolve the dispute over contract interpretation.
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Commentary
This term often appears in contexts analyzing patterns of behavior or established practices in commerce to interpret contracts or assess compliance.
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