entirety of contract

entirety of contract
A confusing term, sometimes meaning that there is but one, rather than several, contracts; at other times meaning that a contract is not divisible or severable. 17 Am J2d Contr § 324. See divisible contract; severability of contract.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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