Elementary
/ɪˈlɛmənˌtɛri/
Definitions
- (adj.) Related to the most basic or fundamental aspects.
The course covers the elementary principles of contract law.
- (adj.) Basic or simple in nature, often used to describe concepts or education levels.
Elementary definitions must be clear for effective communication.
Forms
- elementaries
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Commentary
Often used in legal drafting to indicate foundational concepts or simplified explanations.
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