Earnest Meaning. Law contract law Also called. An earnest earnest-money a large part of the payment given in advance as a security that the whole will be paid afterwards.
A part or portion of something given in advance as a guarantee of the remainder. From the word eornost. A considerable or impressive degree or amount the sap started running in earnest.
A part or portion of something given in advance as a guarantee of the remainder.
A thing intended or regarded as a sign or promise of what is to come. Settled down to study in earnest for the examination. From the word eornost. Something given usually a nominal sum of money to confirm a contract.
