Duration
/ˈdjʊəreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The length of time something lasts or continues.
The contract specifies a duration of five years.
- (n.) The period during which legal rights or obligations remain effective.
The duration of the patent protects the invention for twenty years.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying clear duration terms is essential to define the binding time frame of an agreement or right.
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