Drilling
/ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of making a hole in the earth's surface to explore or extract natural resources such as oil or gas.
The company obtained a permit for drilling on the leased land.
- (n.) A military or legal training exercise involving repetitive practice to ensure discipline and precision.
The regiment underwent rigorous drilling before deployment.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'drilling' primarily refers to resource extraction activities regulated by leases and environmental laws, as well as structured training exercises in military or security law contexts.
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