Derive
/dɪˈraɪv/
Definitions
- (v.) To obtain something from a specified source.
The lawyer derived the clause from established precedents.
- (v.) To trace or infer the origin or development of a legal principle.
The court derived the rule from constitutional mandates.
Forms
- derives
- derived
- deriving
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "derive" is often used to attribute the source of statutes, principles, or contractual terms, ensuring clarity on the origin of legal authority or concepts.
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