Common use of Words of Obligation and Discretion Clause in Contracts

Words of Obligation and Discretion. Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement or by the context in which used, the word shall is used to impose a duty, to command, to direct, or to require. Terms such as may, is authorized to, is permitted to, is allowed to, has the right to, or any variation or other words of discretion are used to allow, to permit, or to provide the discretion to choose what should be done in a particular situation, without any other requirement. Unless the decision of another party is expressly required by this Agreement, words of permission give the decision-maker the sole and absolute discretion to make the decision required in the context.