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quasi contract
noun
, Law.
- an obligation imposed by law in the absence of a contract to prevent unjust enrichment.
quasi-contract
noun
- an implied contract which arises without the express agreement of the parties
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Word History and Origins
Origin of quasi contract1
First recorded in 1720–30
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Example Sentences
If it is possible to speak here of a contract, their quasi-contract is made and settled for them beforehand.
From Project Gutenberg
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