Business Contracts Vocabulary

verb to make changes or additions to a document or text in order to improve it or correct errors

• The committee decided to amend the proposal before presenting it to the board.
• I need to amend my order because I forgot to add an extra item.
• I'll just quickly amend this document before sending it out.
• Sometimes we need to amend our attitudes in order to improve our relationships.

noun a situation of being forced to do something against one's will

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• The defendant claimed that he signed the contract under duress.
• She only agreed to go under duress.
• I only did it because I was under duress.
• The artist created his masterpiece under the duress of a looming deadline.

noun the act of clearing someone from blame or guilt; vindication

• The defendant's exculpation was based on solid evidence presented by the defense attorney.
• The guy got off the hook because his lawyer proved he didn't do it.
• He totally dodged the blame thanks to some slick maneuvering by his legal team.
• Her exculpation felt like a weight lifted off her shoulders, finally free from accusations.

adverb nevertheless

preposition in spite of

conjunction despite the fact that

• The company's profits increased significantly notwithstanding the economic downturn.
• I still enjoyed the movie, notwithstanding the bad reviews.
• I'm going to the party, notwithstanding my mom's rules.
• She continued to pursue her dreams, notwithstanding the obstacles in her way.

adjective separate or distinct

adverb separately or individually

• The committee members were severally responsible for different aspects of the project.
• They each had their own roles to play in the project.
• They all had their own jobs to do for the project.
• Like pieces of a puzzle, they fit together severally to complete the project.

noun adpromissores - a Latin term referring to guarantors or sureties who promise to fulfill a debt or obligation if the primary debtor fails to do so

• The adpromissores are responsible for guaranteeing the fulfillment of the contract terms.
• The adpromissores have to make sure the contract is fulfilled.
• Those adpromissores better hold up their end of the deal.
• The adpromissores act as the safety net for the contract.