Auxiliaries

/ɔːɡˈzɪljəriz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Persons or entities that assist or support a principal party, often in legal or procedural contexts.
    The auxiliaries helped maintain order during the court proceeding.
  2. (n.) Auxiliary verbs, used in legal drafting to clarify tense, mood, or voice of main verbs.
    Auxiliaries like 'shall' and 'may' affect the interpretation of statutory obligations.

Forms

  • auxiliary

Commentary

In legal contexts, 'auxiliaries' can refer both to supporting persons and grammatical helpers; clarity depends on context.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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