Contours
Definitions
- (n.) The outline or boundary lines that define the shape or scope of a legal right, property, or issue.
The contours of the constitutional right to free speech are continually defined by court decisions.
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- contour
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'contours' often metaphorically describe the limits or extent of rights or jurisdiction rather than just physical outlines.
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