Best
/ˈbɛst/
Definitions
- (adj.) Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing in a legal context.
The best evidence rule requires the original document rather than a copy.
- (n.) The highest offer or bid in an auction or contract negotiation.
The seller accepted the best offer available at the auction.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "best" often appears in expressions like "best evidence" establishing a hierarchy of proof quality.
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