Categories
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of category; classes or divisions used to group items, concepts, or legal subjects based on common characteristics.
The statute defines various categories of protected speech.
Forms
- category (singular)
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Commentary
In legal drafting, precise use of categories aids clarity in defining scopes and applicability of rules.
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