non est factum
phraseEtymology Latin, meaning "it is not (his) deed".
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Law A defence in contract law that allows a signing party to escape performance of an agreement that is fundamentally different from what they intended to execute or sign.
phrase
Etymology Latin, meaning "it is not (his) deed".
Law A defence in contract law that allows a signing party to escape performance of an agreement that is fundamentally different from what they intended to execute or sign.
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