Aims
/ˈeɪmz/
Definitions
- (n.) The objectives or purposes sought to be achieved by a legal document, party, or action.
The aims of the contract are clearly stated in its introductory clause.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of aim: to direct a legal strategy or action toward a particular objective.
The attorney aims to resolve the dispute through mediation.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying the aims clarifies intent and scope, aiding interpretation and enforcement.
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