Difference
/ˈdɪfərəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The condition or quality of being unlike or dissimilar.
The difference between the two contracts lies in the penalty clauses.
- (n.) A point or way in which things differ.
There is a fundamental difference in jurisdiction between state and federal courts.
Forms
- differences
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Commentary
Often used to specify distinctions in legal terms, ensuring clarity between similar concepts or statutes.
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