Law and contracts – English vocabulary
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- agreement /ə'ɡri:.mənt/ (noun) — a deal between people
Example:They reached an agreement after several hours of negotiation.
Synonyms: contract, deal, arrangement - cancellation /,kæn.səl'eɪ.ʃən/ (noun) — the act of canceling an event or plan
Example:The sudden cancellation of the flight disappointed many passengers.
Synonyms: termination, revocation, withdrawal - commit /kə'mɪt/ (verb) — to promise to do something; to dedicate oneself
Example:He promised to commit to the project until it was completed.
Synonyms: pledge, dedicate, obligate - liability /,laɪə'bɪləti/ (noun) — a legal duty
Example:The company has a legal liability for any damages caused.
Synonyms: responsibility, obligation, accountability - lock into /lɒk 'ɪntu:/ (phrasal verb) — to be bound to an agreement you cannot easily change
Example:The company was locked into a long-term contract.
Synonyms: commit, bind, obligate - party /'pɑ:rti/ (noun) — a person or group in a contract
Example:Each party must sign the agreement before it becomes valid.
Synonyms: side, participant, entity - penalty /'pen.əl.ti/ (noun) — punishment or a fine
Example:The company paid a large penalty for breaking the safety rules.
Synonyms: fine, punishment, sanction - petition /pə'tɪʃn/ (noun, verb) — a written request
Example:The students signed a petition to improve the cafeteria food.
Synonyms: appeal, request, complaint - promise /'prɑ:mɪs/ (noun, verb) — a promise or to promise
Example:He made a promise to call her once he arrived safely.
Synonyms: vow, pledge, commitment - provision /prə'vɪʒ.ən/ (noun) — a rule or condition in a contract
Example:The contract includes a provision for early termination.
Synonyms: clause, stipulation, supply - terms /tɜ:rmz/ (noun) — a rule or condition
Example:Please review the terms of the contract before signing.
Synonyms: conditions, provisions, clauses - vested /'vɛstɪd/ (adjective) — having the right to get
Example:Employees have a vested right to their pension benefits.
Synonyms: secured, guaranteed, entitled
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