LEGAL WORD
Contra proferentem
Latin phrase · Contract law
Contra proferentem
- Type: Latin phrase
- Area of law: Contract law
1 What it means
Against the one who offers. An unclear contract term is read against the party who drafted it.
2 Use it in a sentence
The insurer's vague exclusion clause was read contra proferentem in favour of the insured.
3 Make it stick
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