Aim
/eɪm/
Definitions
- (v.) To direct a course or effort toward a particular goal or target.
The lawyer aimed her argument at proving the client's innocence.
- (n.) The purpose or intention behind an action or decision.
The aim of the contract is to protect both parties' interests.
Forms
- aims
- aimed
- aiming
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarity about the aim helps specify the intended effect or goal of a clause.
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