Base Term: Tail
/teɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) An appendage or extension attached to the rear of an object or body, often used in legal descriptions of property or animals.
The deed described the property including the land near the tail of the river.
- (n.) In evidence law, a 'tail' may refer to the concluding portion or the end segment of a document or recording.
The lawyer reviewed the tail of the recorded testimony for crucial statements.
Forms
- tail
- tails
- tailed
- tailing
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'tail' is often context-specific; clarity about whether it refers to a physical appendage or a segment is essential to avoid ambiguity.
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