unconscionability
noun
un·con·scio·na·bil·i·ty
ˌən-ˌkän-chə-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
1
: the state or condition of being unconscionable
the issue of unconscionability is to be decided by the court—
J. D. Calamari and J. M. Perillo
see also procedural unconscionability, substantive unconscionability
J. D. Calamari and J. M. Perillo2
: a doctrine in contract law: a court may grant relief from or deny enforcement of all or part of a contract if it is found to be unconscionable
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“Unconscionability.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/unconscionability. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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