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Hell or High Water Contract

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Definition of 'Hell or High Water Contract'

A non-cancelable contract whereby the purchaser must make the specified payments to the seller, regardless of any difficulties they may encounter.
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Investopedia explains 'Hell or High Water Contract'

Hell or high water clauses bind the purchaser or lessee to the terms of the contract until the contract's expiration.

Also known as a promise to pay contract.

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