The condition



Example: Condition specifies requirement within legal agreement

Definition


"The condition" in law refers to a specific requirement or stipulation within a legal agreement that must be met for the contract or obligation to be valid or enforceable. It outlines particular circumstances or actions that affect parties' rights and duties.

Etymology


The phrase "the condition" originates from the Latin word 'condicio,' meaning agreement or stipulation. Over time, it evolved through Old French into Middle English, where it took on the legal sense of a stipulation or requirement within agreements. Did you know? The term's roots reflect its role in setting terms that conditionally affect legal outcomes.

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"The condition" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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