1. The plural of novation; the substitution of a new obligation or contract for an existing one, typically in law or business.
Usage: legal/formal; usually plural or used in legal contexts
2. Plural of novation; instances of introducing something new or making innovations.
Usage: rare; archaic usage

Examples

• The contract novations were approved by both parties and their legal representatives.
• Several novations to the original agreement were necessary to reflect the new business terms.
• The creditor accepted the debtor's novations, releasing the original obligation.
• In commercial law, novations allow parties to replace old contracts with updated ones.
• The company processed multiple novations to consolidate its vendor agreements.