Distinct
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type.
The two contracts have distinct clauses regarding liability.
- (adj.) Clearly defined or sharply outlined.
The law provides distinct categories of intellectual property.
Forms
- distinctly
- distinctness
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'distinct' helps clarify when terms or provisions must be understood as separate and non-overlapping.
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