Contract Law

Impossibility

/ im-pos-ih-BIL-ih-tee /

Definition

A doctrine excusing performance when it becomes objectively impossible.

Used in Context

“The fire creating impossibility discharged the rental contract obligations.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: impossibilis, not possible

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