The Idea Behind _____ Is That Adults Who Indicate an Intent

question 21

Multiple Choice

The idea behind _____ is that adults who indicate an intent to be bound by contracts entered while still minors should be bound to those contracts and denied the right to disaffirm thereafter.

• A) ratification
• B) disaffirmance
• C) emancipation
• D) forbearance

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Definitions:

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