Contract Sentence
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A Contract Sentence is a linguistic sentence drawn from within a contract agreement.
- Context:
- It can (often) specify the duties, rights, penalties, or conditions agreed upon by the parties involved in the contract.
- It can (often) be crafted using specialized legal terminology and structured in a manner that is intended to be legally binding and enforceable.
- It can require interpretation by legal professionals to ensure that it conveys the intended obligations and rights clearly and unambiguously.
- It can be a subject of analysis in contract review processes, where its similarity to other contract sentences can be measured to identify standard clauses, deviations, or anomalies.
- It can be essential in dispute resolution and contract negotiation, where the precise meaning and implications of each sentence can significantly impact the outcomes.
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- Example(s):
- "The lessee shall not sublet any portion of the premises without the lessor's prior written consent.", which outlines a restriction on subletting.
- "Payment shall be due within 30 days of receiving the invoice.", which specifies a payment obligation.
- "All intellectual property rights are retained by the provider.", which asserts the retention of intellectual property rights.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- A Non-Binding Agreement Sentence, which expresses intentions or expectations without creating legal obligations.
- A General Business Communication Sentence, which might convey information or intentions in a business context but does not have the legal force of a contract sentence.
- A Legal Definition, which provides the meaning of a term used within a contract but does not itself express an obligation, right, or condition.
- See: Contract Sentence Similarity, Legal Drafting, Contract Management Software, Legal Interpretation, Contract Clause, Legal Terminology.