Contract Law

Implied Contract

/ im-PLYD KON-trakt /

Definition

A contract formed by conduct rather than explicit words.

Used in Context

“An implied contract arose from the parties\' course of dealing.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: implicare, to enfold

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