"quasi-contract" meaning in All languages combined

See quasi-contract on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: quasi-contracts [plural]
Etymology: From quasi- + contract. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|quasi|contract}} quasi- + contract Head templates: {{en-noun}} quasi-contract (plural quasi-contracts)
  1. (law) An obligation created by the law in the absence of an agreement or contract; not based upon the intentions or expressions of the parties. Wikipedia link: quasi-contract Categories (topical): Law Translations (obligation created by the law): 準合同 /准合同 (zhǔnhétóng) (Chinese Mandarin)

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