# Annexure > Annexure means a supplementary document outlining specifics related to [contract or rules]. **Term:** Annexure **Last updated:** 2026-07-29 ## Definition ## What Annexure Means in a Contract An annexure is a document physically or electronically attached to a contract that supplies detailed material supporting the main terms. Rather than embedding lengthy specifications, price lists, technical drawings, or compliance checklists into the body of an agreement, drafters place this content in an annexure and reference it at the appropriate clause. This keeps the core agreement readable while still giving the parties access to precise, often technical, information. The word is frequently used interchangeably with schedule, appendix, or exhibit, although some drafters intentionally distinguish between them based on internal convention. What matters most is not the label chosen but that the contract clearly states how the attached material relates to the obligations described in the main text. An annexure that is properly referenced becomes part of the binding agreement, not a separate or optional add-on. ## How Annexure Is Defined or Measured There is no single statutory definition of an annexure under the law governing the contract. Instead, its meaning and effect are determined by how the parties describe it within the agreement itself. A well-drafted contract will typically state, in an interpretation or definitions clause, that annexures form an integral part of the document and are to be read together with the main terms. Because there is no fixed legal test, the practical measure of an annexure's validity is consistency and cross-referencing. If a clause states that pricing is set out in Annexure A, that document must exist, be attached, and match the description given. Courts interpreting disputes over attached material generally look at whether the parties clearly intended the content to be incorporated, and whether it was reasonably identifiable at the time of signing. - Clear labeling matching the reference in the main text - A statement of incorporation confirming the annexure forms part of the agreement - Signatures or initials on the annexure itself, where required for authenticity ## Where Annexure Appears in Agreements Annexures appear across almost every category of commercial and regulatory documentation. In construction contracts, they often contain drawings, specifications, or site plans. In finance and lending agreements, an annexure might list repayment schedules or security details. In corporate documents, such as a