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   unconscionable

   /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/

   adjective

   • 1. not right or reasonable: "the unconscionable conduct of his son" Similar unethicalamoralimmoralunprincipledindefensiblewrongunscrupulousunfairunderhanddishonourabledishonestcorruptdepravedinformal:shadyOpposite ethicalacceptable
   • ▪ unreasonably excessive: "shareholders have had to wait an unconscionable time for the facts to be established" Similar excessiveunwarranteduncalled forunreasonableunfairinordinatedisproportionateimmoderateextremeundueoutrageouspreposterousmonstrousinexcusableunnecessaryneedlessinformal:over the topOTTOpposite acceptablemoderatereasonable

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from un-1 ‘not’ + obsolete conscionable, from conscience (interpreted as a plural) + -able.

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   • 1. unconscionably adverb

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › unconscionableUNCONSCIONABLE - Find out everything about this English word |...

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   Jun 20, 2024 · If you describe something as unconscionable, you mean that the person responsible for it ought to be ashamed of it, especially because its effects are so great or severe.

3. uollb.com › blogs › uolWhat Is Unconscionability? – UOLLB First Class Law Notes®

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   Jul 7, 2024 · Unconscionability in contract law refers to a situation where the terms of a contract or the circumstances under which it was formed are so unfair or oppressive to one of the parties that they shock the conscience of the court. This legal doctrine is used to prevent the enforcement of agreements that are deemed fundamentally unjust, ensuring ...

4. legalvision.com.au › unconscionable-conduct-contractsUnconscionable Conduct in Contracts - LegalVision

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   Jul 9, 2024 · A contract is said to be unconscionable if there is an unfair dispute between a dominant and weaker party in the contract, with the dominant party taking advantage of the weaker party’s “special disability”.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › legal › substantive unconscionabilitysubstantive unconscionability - Merriam-Webster Legal

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   5 days ago · The meaning of SUBSTANTIVE UNCONSCIONABILITY is unconscionability of a contract that arises from the terms of the contract and especially from terms that are found to be one-sided, unjust, or overly harsh.

6. legalvision.com.au › consumer-contracts-and-unconscionableConsumer Contracts and Unconscionable Conduct | LegalVision

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   6 days ago · Some laws prohibit unconscionable conduct and abuses of power in business-to-business (B2B) dealings, such as contracts with suppliers. This article will explain what constitutes unconscionable conduct, when the law will apply in a B2B context and what happens if you act unconscionably.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › conscionableConscionable - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jul 10, 2024 · unconscionable. conscience. the "conscience" family. Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. acceptable to your conscience.

8. www.ajs.org › legal-insights-the-enforceability-andLegal Insights: The Enforceability and Challenges of Adhesion...

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   Jun 23, 2024 · Unconscionability: If the contract terms are excessively one-sided or unfair, a court may deem them unconscionable and refuse to enforce them. Lack of reasonable notice: When an adhesive invisible contract contains terms that are unclear, deceptive, or not adequately brought to the adherent’s attention, this can affect enforceability.