Definition Clause
/ˈdɛfɪnɪʃən klaʊz/
Definitions
- (n.) A provision within a legal document that specifies the precise meaning of a term used in that document.
The definition clause clarified the meaning of 'confidential information' for the contract's purposes.
Forms
- definition clauses
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Commentary
Ensure that definition clauses are clear, unambiguous, and placed early in documents to avoid interpretive disputes.
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