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terms

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈtɝmz// UK //tˈɜːmz// terms General-service

n. the specific rules or conditions of an agreement that you must follow. It can also mean the words people use to talk about a specific subject.

n. the conditions or stipulations under which an agreement is made or a relationship exists. Often used to refer to specialized vocabulary within a specific field of study.


SIMPLE

You should read the terms of the contract before signing.

CONTEXTUAL

The two companies finally agreed on the terms of the merger after months of difficult negotiations.

COMPLEX

While the legal terms were technically accurate, the client struggled to understand the implications of the clause regarding early termination fees.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural when referring to conditions of an agreement; often used with the preposition 'of'.

Pitfall

I agree with the term of the contractI agree with the terms of the contractWhen referring to the conditions of a legal or formal agreement, the plural form 'terms' is required.

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