Degree
/dɪˈɡriː/
Definitions
- (n.) A unit of measurement for angles, equal to 1/360 of a circle.
The angle was measured at 45 degrees.
- (n.) An academic rank conferred by a college or university signifying completion of a course of study.
She earned a degree in law from a prestigious university.
- (n.) A level or stage in a scale or series, such as in intensity, amount, or quality.
The contract specifies various degrees of liability.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarify which sense of 'degree' applies to avoid ambiguity, especially between academic and measurement contexts.
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