Bandwidth
/ˈbændwɪdθ/
Definitions
- (n.) The authorized or available capacity for processing or transmitting information, rights, or resources in a contract or legal context.
The contract specifies the bandwidth allocated for data transfer between parties.
- (n.) The scope or range of legal authority, powers, or discretion granted under law or agreement.
The regulator's bandwidth to enforce compliance is limited by statute.
Forms
- bandwidths
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'bandwidth' often metaphorically denotes the limits of authority or capacity rather than technical data measures; clarify context to avoid ambiguity.
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