Legal Definition and Related Resources of Earnest
Meaning of Earnest
That which is given as security to bind a bargain . Earnest may be money , or some gift or token given by the buyer to the seller and accepted by the latter to mark the final conclusive assent of both sides to the bargain.
Earnest Alternative Definition
The payment of a part of the price of goods sold, or the delivery of part of such goods, for the purpose of binding the contract.
Synonyms of Earnest
adjective
- assiduous
- bent upon
- concentrating
- conscientious
- determined
- devoted
- diligent
- eager
- enixus
- enthusiastic
- fervent
- firm
- grave
- gravis
- impassioned
- intent
- intentus
- purposeful
- resolute
- serious
- set upon
- sincere
- sober
- solemn
- staid
- strongwilled
- thoughtful
- zealous
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