Contract Law

Substantial Performance

/ sub-STAN-shul pur-FOR-mens /

Definition

Completion of most contract obligations entitling the party to payment.

Used in Context

“Substantial performance entitled the contractor to payment minus offsets.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: substantia, essence

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