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NeCede's

Maxim 6.8.2

It matters not whether a revocation is by words or by acts.

Non refert an quis revocet verbis aut factis.

Source: Cro. Car. 49; Branch, Princ.; Weisman, 7b Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

Conduct inconsistent with a prior grant operates as revocation just as effectively as express words — the People's withdrawal of consent need not be formal.

Where this applies

  • I didn't formally revoke my offer but I sold the item to someone else — doesn't that count?
  • The people don't need to formally announce withdrawal of consent — their actions speak for themselves.

Legal domains

contractsovereignty

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 6.8.2 — It matters not whether a revocation is by words or by acts. — Cro. Car. 49; Branch, Princ.; Weisman, 7b (Non refert an quis revocet verbis aut factis.)

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