Comparison
/kəmˈpærɪsən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of evaluating two or more entities to note similarities and differences.
The contract included a comparison of the liability clauses.
- (n.) A statement or estimate of the similarities and differences between two or more items.
The lawyer provided a comparison of case precedents.
Forms
- comparisons
Related terms
Commentary
In legal drafting, ensure clarity by specifying the criteria or aspects under comparison to avoid ambiguity.
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