Doubling
/ˈdʌblɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The illegal or unethical practice of recording a conversation or transaction by duplicating it without consent.
The court ruled that the evidence obtained through doubling was inadmissible.
- (n.) In contract law, the act of duplicating an agreement or clause, often to reinforce obligations or manipulate outcomes.
The lawyer warned against doubling clauses that could confuse the parties' duties.
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Commentary
Doubling typically pertains to covert recording or unauthorized replication in legal contexts; clarity about consent and jurisdiction is key in drafting related provisions.
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