Contract Law

Reliance Interest

/ rih-LY-ents IN-ter-est /

Definition

The interest in recovering losses from acting in reliance on a promise.

Used in Context

“Reliance interest damages compensated for preparation and setup costs.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: reliance, trust

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