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Acknowledgement

Written or electronic communication sent by the supplier to the entity that indicates that the supplier has accepted the order (Purchase Order). This may be a form of acceptance and may create a bilateral contract. See also: Battle of the Forms.

See Also: Battle of the Forms

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