"non est factum" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: Latin, meaning "it is not (his) deed". Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|-}} Latin Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} non est factum
  1. (law) A defence in contract law that allows a signing party to escape performance of an agreement that is fundamentally different from what they intended to execute or sign. Wikipedia link: non est factum Categories (topical): Law
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