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What is the difference between a contract and agreement?

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Answer:

A contract is an agreement between parties that is legally enforceable. A simple "agreement" is an arrangement between the parties which may or may not contain the necessary elements to be enforceable before a court of law.
In Simple Words:
A Contract is enforceable by law while an Agreement is not enforceable by law.

A valid contract must contain the ten valid elements which are:

· Offer and Acceptance

· Intention to Create Legal Relations

· Lawful Consideration

. Capacity of Parties

· Free Consent

. Lawful Object

· Writing and Registration

· Certainty

· Possibility of Performance

. Not Expressly Declared Void

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