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Meaning of contra proferentem | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A doctrine of contractual interpretation providing that, where a term is ambiguous, the preferred meaning should be the one that works against the interests of the party who provided the wording.

uncountable

Equivalents

Latina contra proferentem

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

contra proferentum contra-octave contra-trader contra-trading Contraband contraband of war

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