50 Deviations from the PECL

A primary purpose of the DCFR is to try to develop clear and consistent concepts and terminology. In pursuit of this aim the Study Group gave much consideration to the most appropriate way of using terms like ‘contract’ and ‘obligation’, taking into account not only national systems, but also prevailing usage in European and international instruments dealing with private law topics. One reason for many of the drafting changes from the PECL is the clearer distinction now drawn (as noted above) between a contract (seen as a type of agreement or juridical act) and the relationship (usually consisting of reciprocal rights and obligations) to which it gives rise. This has a number of consequences throughout the text.