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/dɛfɪˈnɪʃənz/
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- (n.) Statements expressing the precise meaning of terms or concepts within a legal text.
The contract included clear definitions to avoid ambiguity.
- (n.) Clauses within legal documents that specify the meaning of particular words or phrases.
Section 1 contained the definitions pertinent to the agreement.
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Definitions in legal texts promote clarity by confining the scope of terms, reducing disputes over meaning.
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