Alteration
/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of making changes to a document, agreement, or property.
The contract required an alteration before both parties signed.
- (n.) A modification or adjustment to legal terms or physical structures.
An alteration to the will was made to include the new beneficiary.
Forms
- alterations
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'alteration' often implies formal changes requiring agreement or approval to ensure enforceability.
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