和解和清偿

名词

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accord and satisfaction

noun

Comparative law notes

China

This is an American legal concept whereby a creditor and debtor agrees ("accord") to a new arrangement which replaces the old one; once the new agreement has been performed ("satisfaction"), the old debt is considered to have been discharged.

Definitions of accord and satisfaction

English

an agreement to accept an alternative form of payment for a debt, and for that debt to then be discharged (=ended following payment)

Can an accord and satisfaction settle a disagreement?