Contract Law

Liquidated Damages

/ LIK-wih-day-ted DAM-ih-jiz /

Definition

A predetermined sum to be paid in case of breach.

Used in Context

“The contract included a liquidated damages clause of ten thousand dollars.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: liquidare, to make clear

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