Channel
/ˈtʃænəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A medium or route through which legal rights, communications, or interests are transmitted or conveyed.
The contract specified the channel for delivering official notices.
- (n.) A natural or artificial watercourse serving as a boundary or means of access in property law.
The property boundary runs along the channel of the river.
- (n.) A designated frequency band used for transmitting legal communications or signals.
The government licensed a channel for emergency broadcasts.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying 'channel' clearly in contracts or statutes avoids ambiguity over modes of communication or property boundaries.
This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.