Chapter
/ˈtʃæp.tər/
Definitions
- (n.) A principal division of a legal document, statute, or book, typically numbered or titled.
Refer to Chapter 5 of the contract for termination clauses.
- (n.) A local branch or affiliated group within a larger organization, such as a bar association.
She was elected president of the local chapter of the legal society.
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- chapters
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Commentary
In legal drafting, chapters help organize extensive documents for clarity and ease of reference; numbering should be consistent throughout.
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