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cp 6 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acceptance | the offeree's clear, unqualified agreement to the terms of an offer, which transforms a proposal into a binding contract, signified by words, writing, or conduct, and must mirror the offer exactly |
| bilateral contact | legally binding agreement where both parties exchange mutual promises to perform specific actions, creating reciprocal obligations. |
| contract | legal framework governing legally binding agreements (contracts) between two or more parties, establishing rules for their creation, interpretation, and enforcement to ensure promises are kept and provide remedies |
| counteroffer | an offer made in response to another. |
| firm offer | legally binding promise by a merchant to keep an offer open for a specific period, making it irrevocable, unlike regular offers that can be withdrawn anytime before acceptance. |
| offeree | the person or entity to whom an offer is made in a contract negotiation, holding the power to accept, reject, or counter the proposal, which is a crucial step in forming a binding agreement |
| offeror | party—person, company, or organization—that initiates a contract by proposing specific terms to another party |
| option | a thing that is or may be chosen. |
| revocation | formal cancellation, annulment, or rescission of a previously granted right, document, offer, or privilege. It is a voluntary act that renders a legal instrument void, such as cancelling a will, revoking a contract offer before acceptance |
| unilateral contact | generally means a one-sided interaction, most commonly referring to a unilateral contract where one party promises something in exchange for a specific action by another (like a reward for finding a lost pet) |
| mirror image rule | common law contract, often called absolute acceptance, dictates that an acceptance must be an exact, unconditional replica of the offer, with no added, deleted, or modified terms. |
| offer | clear, definite proposal made by one party (offeror) to another (offeree) expressing an intent to enter into a legally binding contract |