solemnity of contract. The concept that two people may enter into any contract they wish and that the resulting contract is enforceable if formalities are observed and no defenses exist. [Cases: Contracts 1. C.J.S. Contracts §§ 2–3, 9, 12.]
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solemnity (s[schwa]-lem-n[schwa]-tee). 1. A formality (such as a ceremony) required by law to validate an agreement or action (solemnity of marriage). 2. The state of seriousness or solemn respectfulness or observance (solemnity of contract).
pact. An agreement between two or more parties; esp., an agreement (such as a treaty) between two or more nations or governmental entities. “Popular understanding notwithstanding, there is no legal difference between various kinds of international instruments because of the name they are given. In other words, ‘treaties,’ ‘pacts,’ ‘protocols,’ ‘conventions,’ ‘covenants,’ and ‘declarations’ are
ex solemnitate (eks s[schwa]-lem-ni-tay-tee). [Latin] Hist. On account of its being required as a solemnity. Cf. DE SOLEMNITATE.
de solemnitate (dee s[schwa]-lem-ni-tay-tee). [Law Latin] Scots law. As a solemnity. • The phrase appeared in reference to certain deed requirements essential to the deed’s validity. Cf. EX SOLEMNITATE.