Central
/ˈsɛn.trəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Pertaining to the center or main part of a jurisdiction, institution, or system, often indicating primary authority or control.
The central government has the power to regulate interstate commerce.
- (adj.) Of fundamental importance; essential or decisive in a legal context.
The central issue in the case was the definition of contractual consent.
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In legal usage, "central" commonly describes the primary level of authority or importance within a system, often referring to government or institutional control. It may also characterize key elements or issues essential to legal analysis.
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