Class
/ˈklæs/
Definitions
- (n.) A group of persons or things sharing common characteristics, often used in legal contexts to denote parties in collective actions.
The plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit against the corporation.
- (n.) A rank or category in a system of classification, especially social or economic strata.
The defendant belonged to a lower socioeconomic class.
Forms
- classes
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'class' commonly refers to a defined group in class action suits; precise definition is crucial to delimit the group affected.
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