Defined
/dɪˈfaɪnd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Clearly and precisely specified or determined in legal documents or law.
The contract contains a defined list of obligations for each party.
- (v. (past participle)) Describes something that has been explicitly identified or fixed in meaning or scope by law or contract.
The responsibilities of the trustee were defined in the trust deed.
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Commentary
Typically used as a past participle adjective in legal drafting to ensure clarity and precision of terms within documents.
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