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Vertalis Business Law Glossary

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Release

By Tim Nichols

In plain English

An agreement relinquishing specified claims or obligations. Its scope depends on the language, parties, timing, and law, including any claims that cannot lawfully be waived. A release between departing owners does not bind a landlord or lender that did not agree to release its own rights.

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