A court that is hearing a contractual dispute has determined that an ambiguous term must be construed against the party drafting the agreement.What is name for the doctrine the court is applying?
A) parol evidence rule
B) quantum meruit
C) implied contract rule
D) contra proferentum rule

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The doctrine being applied is the "contra proferentum rule," which dictates that any ambiguous terms in a contract should be interpreted against the interests of the party that drafted the document. This principle is used to encourage the drafting party to be as clear and explicit as possible in the contract language to avoid ambiguity.

A Court That Is Hearing a Contractual Dispute Has Determined