Disposability
/dɪspəˈzəbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being disposable, particularly the legal capability of an asset or property to be transferred, sold, or relinquished.
The disposability of intellectual property rights allows owners to license or sell them under contract.
- (n.) In litigation, the attribute of evidence or materials that can be discarded after use, indicating no longer required for legal proceedings.
The court noted the disposability of certain documents once the case was closed.
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Commentary
Disposability often concerns whether legal rights or assets can be lawfully transferred or disposed of; clarity in contracts is advised to specify limits on disposability.
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