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Noun: novation  now'vey-shun
  1. (law) the replacement of one obligation by another by mutual agreement of both parties; usually the replacement of one of the original parties to a contract with the consent of the remaining party

Derived forms: novations

See also: novate

Type of: replacement, replacing

Encyclopedia: Novation