From status to contract ", the famous formulae of Maine, the British jurist, has its profound connotation and significance."

英国法学家梅因“从身份到契约”的著名公式具有深刻的内涵和历史意义。

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The parties to the contract have equal legal status, and neither party may impose its will in the other.

合同当事人的法律地位平等，一方不得将自己的意志强加给另一方。

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With that distinction in mind, Paterson considers antitrust law, and concludes that, far from preserving the competition associated with contract society, it tends to resurrect the society of status.

带着这样的区别，帕特森思考了反托拉斯法，并得出结论，认为这项法律远不是在保存与契约社会相关联的自由竞争，反而大有复活等级社会的趋势。

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Initially we were disappointed that Vanguard, if hired as administrator and record-keeper to the plan, would not agree to fiduciary status in its contract.

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His contract status doesn't appear to be weighing on him.

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If we follow the status quo, we may not try to renegotiate the contract.

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