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Netting by novation

A netting arrangement between parties who agree to discharge mutual obligations by replacing them with a new net obligation set out in a single contract.

Novation is used, for example, to substitute net payment obligations for gross payment obligations. The parties to the new agreement may remain the same or, in some cases, one of the parties may be replaced by a new one.

Synonyms and variations

  • Novation

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