merger clause

noun

: a clause in a contract stating that the contract is a complete statement of the agreement and supersedes any prior terms, representations, or agreements whether made orally or in writing
merger clauses do not apply to subsequent modificationsJ. J. White and R. S. Summers

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“Merger clause.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/merger%20clause. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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