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Law Chapter 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acceptance | Voluntary act of receiving, approving, or agreeing to something offered, such as a gift, proposal, or responsibility |
| Bilateral Contract | Legally binding agreement where both parties exchange mutual promises to perform specific actions. |
| Contract | Legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties that creates mutual obligations to perform, or not perform, specific actions. |
| Counteroffer | Response to an initial offer that rejects the original terms and proposes new ones, acting simultaneously as a rejection and a new offer. |
| Firm offer | Irrevocable proposal made by a merchant in a signed writing to buy or sell goods, guaranteeing it will remain open for a specific period |
| Mirror Image Rule | Common law contract doctrine requiring that an acceptance must be the "mirror image" of the offer |
| Offer | Clear stated proposal to enter into a binding agreement, indicating a willingness to exchange something of value |
| Offeree | Person or entity to whom an offer is made, possessing the power to accept, reject, or negotiate |
| Offeror | Person or party, or entity that makes a formal proposal or offer to another party to enter into a legally binding contract |
| Option | Power, right, or liberty to choose, or a specific choice available among possibilities |
| Revocation | Official cancellation, annulment, or withdrawal of a previously granted privilege, document, or agreement |
| Unilateral Contract | Legally enforceable agreement where one party makes a promise in exchange for a specific act |