Dated
/ˈdeɪtɪd/
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- (adj.) Indicating the date on which a document or instrument is executed or becomes effective.
The contract is dated January 1, 2023.
- (adj.) Outdated or no longer current, often referring to legal authorities or practices.
The court deemed the precedent dated and no longer persuasive.
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In legal contexts, 'dated' often specifies the execution or effective date of documents but can also critique the relevancy of authorities or clauses.
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