implied
adjective[usually before noun]
LAWuk/ɪmˈplaɪd/usif something is implied, it isunderstoodto betrueor toexist,althoughit is notstateddirectlyor in alegalagreement:
an implied agreement/contract/licenceSomejudgesare of theopinionthat there must be anexpressor impliedagreementbetween thepartiesbefore thedefencecanoperate.
implied duty/obligation/responsibilityThere is an implieddutyuponpartnerstoexercisereasonablecarein theperformanceoftheirduties.
Compare
expressadjective
impliedly
adverb
It ispresumedthatcostshave beenreasonableinamount, iftheiramountwasexpresslyor impliedlyapprovedby theclient.