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immaterial

adjective/ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/

B2CEFR level
42/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

Not significant enough to affect the substance of the bargain or justify termination.

The shortfall was immaterial, so the buyer had to accept the goods and sue only for the small difference.

Similar: insignificant, trivial

Topic: Contracts in Legal English

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