Definition
A contract provision stating that the written agreement is the complete and final agreement between parties, invalidating all prior negotiations and side deals.
Example Usage
The merger clause prevented the buyer from claiming the seller orally promised to fix the roof.
Origin
From legal contract drafting conventions
Fun Fact
Merger clauses don't prevent fraud claims; if someone explicitly lies in writing, the clause won't save them.
Source: Contract law and commercial law terminology
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