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Terms and Conditions: Meaning, Examples & Usage
Meaning 1：official agreement rules (terms and conditions)
terms and conditions
/tɜːrmz ænd kənˈdɪʃənz/
n. pl.
The official rules that you must agree to before using a service, website, or product.
official agreement rules
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/əˈfɪʃəl əˈɡriːmənt ruːlz/
n. pl.
A set of formally written rules that a user must accept before using a product, service, or website.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'terminus' (boundary) and 'condicio' (agreement).
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'Talk & Consent' – you must discuss rules and agree to them before proceeding.
📖 Example
Before creating an account, make sure you read the terms and conditions carefully about how your data will be used.
Prior to setting up an account, ensure you thoroughly review the terms and conditions regarding the handling of your personal data.
🔗 Collocations
agree to the terms and conditions – To give formal consent to the rules set by a service provider
read the terms and conditions – To examine the legal agreement before accepting it
violate the terms and conditions – To break the rules stipulated in the agreement
🔄 Synonyms
contract terms (n. pl.) – The specific provisions and obligations within a legal contract
legal stipulations (n. pl.) – Formal requirements or conditions imposed by law or agreement
user agreement (n.) – A document that outlines the rights and responsibilities between a service and its users
📖 Cultural Story
Originating in legal documents, this phrase became ubiquitous in the digital age as a standard requirement for user consent before accessing services.
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