Embarkation
/ɪmˌbɑːrkˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of boarding a ship, aircraft, or other conveyance, especially as relevant to the commencement of legal responsibilities in contracts or liability.
The contract specified the date of embarkation as the point when liability transferred to the carrier.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, embarkation often marks the moment when contractual obligations or liabilities begin, so precise definition in contracts is crucial.
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