Contract Law

Accord and Satisfaction

/ uh-KORD and sat-is-FAK-shun /

Definition

An agreement to discharge a debt by accepting different performance.

Used in Context

“The parties reached accord and satisfaction by settling for half the amount.”

Etymology

◈ French: accord, agreement

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