Contract
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Contract (契約書, a written contract). Usually drawn up to keep legal evidence that a contract was made along with its specific terms, and it bears signatures, seals, thumbprints, etc. to show that both contracting parties agree.
A contract put in writing rather than made orally is called a written contract. A written contract consists of elements such as the contract title, identification of the parties, preamble (前文), statement of consideration, definitions clause, operative provisions, general provisions, closing language, signature block, and appendices.
Agreement vs Contract
- Contract
- When you want it to be legally binding
- Agreement
- For a general, loose arrangement