Contract Law

Specific Performance

/ spuh-SIF-ik pur-FOR-mens /

Definition

A court order requiring exact performance of what was promised.

Used in Context

“Specific performance was ordered for the sale of the unique painting.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: specificus, particular

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