Automatically
/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
Definitions
- (adv.) By operation of law or rule, occurring without manual intervention or explicit decision.
The court's jurisdiction was automatically triggered upon filing the complaint.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'automatically' often describes effects or processes that happen by virtue of law or contract terms without the need for further action.
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