simple contract debtglossary / simple-contract debt A debt that is either oral or written but is not of record and not under seal. — Also termed debt by simple contract. 词条贡献者 法律翻译王漾,在一家顶尖英国律师事务所的上海办公室担任全职法律翻译,专注翻译各类与大中华业务有关的法律文件。