By a contract something is permitted which, without it, could not be admitted.

Explanation

The parties may lawfully agree to terms that would not otherwise exist by operation of law — the contract creates its own permissions within the bounds of public right.

Where this applies

• Our contract allows us to do something that normally wouldn't be permitted.
• We agreed to special terms that go beyond what the default rules provide.

See also

• 6.2.7 The express agreement of the parties overcomes the law, because the agreement of the parties makes the law of the contract.
• 6.3.1 The contract makes the law for the parties.