What Do the Letters 'R,' 'E,' and 'A' Stand for in the Term

question 42

Short Answer

What do the letters 'R,' 'E,' and 'A' stand for in the term "REA model"?

Understand the purpose and application of the parol evidence rule in contract law.

Acknowledge the UCC's intention to cover modern items such as software and information.

Distinguish between transactions involving merchants and nonmerchants under the UCC.

Learn about the UCC's approach to contract modifications and the necessity for consideration.

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Definitions:

Amphiarthrotic Joints

Partially movable joints that allow for limited movement, providing flexibility and stability, such as the intervertebral discs of the spine.

Synarthrotic Joints

A type of joint characterized by very limited or no movement because the bones are connected by fibrous tissue or cartilage.

Cartilaginous Joints

Type of joint where the bones are united by cartilage, allowing for more limited movement than synovial joints.

Gomphosis

A type of joint that binds the teeth to bony sockets in the maxillary bone and mandible.