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Defining CharacteristicA contract is an agreement that specifies certain legally enforceable rights and obligations pertaining to two or more parties. 1 Sources
1. Contract (Wikipedia)
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A contract is an agreement that specifies certain legally enforceable rights and obligations pertaining to two or more parties.
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