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gambling contract

gambling contract

7.8
An agreement that depends on the result of a bet and cannot be enforced by a court
  • noun
  • /ˈɡæmblɪŋ ˈkɒntrækt/
  • Formal
translation icon : contrato de juego
  • Many gambling contracts are not enforceable in many jurisdictions.

Examples

  • The gambling contract was deemed invalid by the court.

  • His lawyer explained that the gambling contract was void under the jurisdiction’s statutes.

  • In most countries, a gambling contract cannot be enforced in a court of law.

  • The two parties entered into a gambling contract regarding the outcome of the race.

  • The casino entered into a gambling contract with the local tribe to operate their new gaming facility.

  • Before placing their bets, the players reviewed the gambling contract that outlined the rules and payouts.

  • In many regions, a gambling contract cannot be enforced in court due to local laws.

Synonyms

aleatory contract
vsgambling contract
  • Formal
9.9

An agreement where one or both sides must act only if an uncertain event happens

is tied specifically to a bet outcome and is usually legally unenforceable

Surface Forms

gambling contract singular
gambling contracts plural

Morphology

gambling + contract

The compound combines 'gambling' (risking money on chance) with 'contract' (a legal agreement), so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer it is an agreement relating to gambling or whose obligations depend on a bet. Although the legal nuance about enforceability may be unfamiliar, the core meaning is directly and compositionally derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Gambling contract comes from the image of a formal contract that depends on gambling — for example, two people agree that one will pay only if his horse wins the race. Because it is just a 'bet' on chance, a judge usually will not force someone to keep the deal, so it means a contract that cannot be enforced by law.