Simple definition
A performance standard requiring a high level of effort, with meaning varying by jurisdiction.
Performance
What Does Best Endeavours Mean?
A performance standard requiring a high level of effort, with meaning varying by jurisdiction.
Example in a contract
A contract may use “best endeavours” when describing a performance standard requiring a high level of effort, with meaning varying by jurisdiction.
What best endeavours means in a contract
This concept appears in clauses defining what each party must do, when performance is due, and what happens if performance is delayed or prevented.
Why it may matter
It can affect delivery expectations, standards of effort, excuses for delay, and remedies for non-performance. Review the exact language rather than relying on the label alone.
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FAQ
Questions about best endeavours.
What does best endeavours mean in plain English?+
A performance standard requiring a high level of effort, with meaning varying by jurisdiction.
Where might best endeavours appear in a contract?+
This concept appears in clauses defining what each party must do, when performance is due, and what happens if performance is delayed or prevented.
Is this definition legal advice?+
No. ClauseInsight provides concise informational explanations. The legal effect of a term depends on the complete document, facts, and applicable law.