Emulation
/ˌɛmjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of imitating or striving to equal or excel, especially in legal or contractual contexts.
The company's emulation of industry standards ensured compliance with regulations.
- (n.) Use of software or hardware to mimic the functions of another system or device.
The software's emulation allowed legacy applications to run on modern computers.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarify whether 'emulation' refers to imitation behavior or technical replication to avoid ambiguity.
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