Differentiate
/ˈdɪfərenʃieɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To recognize or ascertain what makes someone or something different.
It is important to differentiate between similar legal concepts.
Forms
- differentiates
- differentiated
- differentiating
Related terms
Commentary
In legal drafting, 'differentiate' helps clarify distinctions between terms or entities to avoid ambiguity.
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