Contemporaneity
/kənˌtɛmpəˈrɛɪnɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The state or quality of existing or occurring in the same time period, especially in legal contexts such as contract interpretation or historical rights.
The contemporaneity of the agreements was crucial in determining their enforceability.
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Commentary
Contemporaneity often matters in legal interpretation when timing affects the relevance or priority of documents and events.
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