Acceptance
What does "Acceptance" mean in law?
Acceptance is an unequivocal expression of assent to the terms of an offer, communicated in the manner invited or required by the offeror. Under the mirror-image rule at common law, the acceptance must match the offer exactly; any variation constitutes a counteroffer. The UCC relaxes this rule for sales of goods under Section 2-207, permitting acceptance even with additional or different terms.
Definition
Acceptance is an unequivocal expression of assent to the terms of an offer, communicated in the manner invited or required by the offeror. Under the mirror-image rule at common law, the acceptance must match the offer exactly; any variation constitutes a counteroffer. The UCC relaxes this rule for sales of goods under Section 2-207, permitting acceptance even with additional or different terms.
Example
A buyer emails 'I accept your offer for 500 widgets at $10 each.' This mirrors the seller's offer and forms a binding contract.