Defined Term
/ˈdɛfɪnd tɜrm/
Definitions
- (n.) A specific word or phrase expressly given a particular meaning within a legal document to ensure clarity and precision.
The contract included a defined term for “Effective Date” to specify when obligations begin.
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Commentary
Defined terms are crucial in legal drafting to avoid ambiguity by assigning precise meaning to terms used repeatedly in a document.
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