Acceptance by Silence Law and Legal Definition
Acceptance by silence is a type of acceptance of a contract. Generally a contract cannot be accepted by silence. However, a contract will be considered as accepted even in case of silence in the following cases:
1. in case of past dealings of the parties;
2. in case if the offeror has waived communication by indicating that acceptance may be made by silence or inaction;
3. if one party requests to change the terms of the contract; and
4. offer to renew an insurance policy is sent to the insured.
Legal Definition list
- Acceptance [Agricultural Marketing Service]
- Acceptable Risk
- Acceptable Quality Level [Agricultural Marketing Service]
- Acceptable Medical Source
- Acceptable Level of Academic Standing
- Acceptance by Silence
- Acceptance Doctrine
- Acceptance for Value
- Acceptance Inspection
- Acceptance Number
- Acceptance of Bill of Exchange
