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Annex

A document attached to a contract or agreement. For example, a document entitled Exhibit A listing product specifications attached to a supply contract. Also called exhibit or schedule.

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Arbitration

A process of dispute resolution in which a neutral third party (arbitror) renders a decision after a hearing in which both parties have an opportunity to be heard. Arbitration may be voluntary or contractually required. The advantages of arbitration –…

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Arbitration clause

A contract clause included in may international contracts, stating for example: “Both parties, by mutual consent, resolve to refer any dispute to The Rules of Conciliation and Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce by one or more arbitrators appointed…

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As is

A contract term by which the buyer of goods takes them in the condition they are in without any warranties or guarantees for better or for worse.

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Assignment

1. In law, the transfer of rights, title, interests and benefits of a contract or financial instrument to a third party. 2. In letters of credit, the beneficiary of the letter of credit is entitled to assign his/her claims to…

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