Cartridge
/ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A preassembled unit containing a projectile, propellant, and primer, used in firearms and ammunition.
The police found several cartridges at the crime scene.
- (n.) In patent or trademark law, a replaceable container or component in a device subject to intellectual property rights.
The design patent covered the unique shape of the printer cartridge.
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- cartridges
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "cartridge" typically refers to ammunition or patented replaceable components; clarity depends on the subject matter of the legal document.
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