Author
/ˈɔːθər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who creates a written work or document.
The author of the contract included a clause on confidentiality.
- (n.) The original creator of a legal document or statute.
The author of the statute intended to limit liability in these cases.
Forms
- authors
- authors'
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Commentary
In legal contexts, author commonly refers to the originator of documents or laws, distinct from generic literary use.
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