Dat
/dæt/
Definitions
- (n.) An abbreviation for "deed against title," a legal document pertaining to property ownership disputes.
The parties reviewed the dat to resolve the conflicting claims on the land.
- (abbr.) Abbreviation for "data acquisition tool" used in legal case management.
The lawyer used the dat to efficiently gather evidence from electronic records.
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Commentary
Rarely encountered outside specialized property law or legal technology contexts; clarify abbreviation in drafting.
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