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defeasible

[dɪˈfiːzɪbəɫ]

Meanings
  • meaning 1: Something that can be set aside or overridden under certain conditions, yet remains valid or applicable in the absence of those conditions.

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defeasibilities , defeasibility , defeasible
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The word defeasible comes from the Latin word 'defasci', which means 'to unbind' or 'to set aside'. The word was adopted into English law in the 16th century, where it was used to describe legal provisions that could be set aside or overridden under certain conditions, yet remained valid or applicable in the absence of those conditions.


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  1. contract law: Defeasible contracts are a common feature in contract law, where the validity or enforceability of a contract is contingent upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of certain conditions or events.

  2. estoppel: Defeasible estoppel is a legal doctrine that arises when a party makes a representation or promise, which is relied upon by another party, but the representation or promise is later found to be defective or unenforceable due to certain conditions or circumstances. In such cases, the party who relied upon the defective representation or promise may still be able to recover damages or seek other remedies under the doctrine of defeasible estoppel.


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