Case
/ˈkeɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal dispute brought before a court for adjudication.
The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff in the case.
- (n.) An instance or occurrence of something, especially an example illustrating a point.
This case highlights the importance of contract clarity.
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- cases
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'case' commonly refers to both the dispute itself and instances used as examples in reasoning.
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