Agreement in principle

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In law, an agreement in principle is a stepping stone to a contract. Such agreements with regard to the principle are usually considered fair and equitable. Even if not all details are known, an agreement in principle may, for example, outline a schedule of royalties. [1]

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References

  1. Schatzki, Michael. "Agreement in Principle". Negotiation Dynamics. Archived from the original on 2012-05-04. Retrieved 2012-03-13.