implied
adjective
im·plied
im-ˈplīd
: not directly or specifically made known (as in the terms of a contract)
specifically
: recognized (as by a court) as existing by reason of an inference and especially on legal or equitable grounds
for breach of implied covenants in oil and gas leases —
National Law Journal
compare express
National Law Journal
impliedly
adverb
im-ˈplī-əd-lē
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“Implied.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/implied. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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