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Synallagmatic

Synˊal-lag-mat′ic

,
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK], from [GREEK] a mutual agreement, contract, fr. [GREEK] to exchange, negotiate with;
σύν
with + [GREEK] to change.]
(Law)
Imposing reciprocal obligations upon the parties;
as, a
synallagmatic
contract
.
Bouvier.

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synallagmatic

synallagmatic

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Adjective

synallagmatic (not comparable)

  1. (law) Imposing reciprocal obligations upon the parties; bilateral.
    a synallagmatic contract
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