Divisibility
/ˌdɪvɪzəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality of an obligation or claim being capable of being divided into separate parts for enforcement or performance.
The divisibility of the contract allowed each party to fulfill their obligations independently.
- (n.) The characteristic of a legal claim or asset to be apportioned among multiple parties or issues.
Divisibility of the inheritance meant it could be split equitably among the heirs.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying divisibility clarifies whether obligations or claims can be separated, affecting enforceability and remedies.
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