Enhancement
/ɪnˈhæns.mənt/
Definitions
- (n.) An improvement or increase in the value, quality, or extent of something, often used in legal contexts such as property law or sentencing.
The enhancement of the property's value was considered during the sale negotiations.
- (n.) An additional factor or circumstance that increases the severity of a criminal sentence under sentencing guidelines.
The judge applied a sentencing enhancement due to the defendant’s prior convictions.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish general improvement meanings from sentencing-specific uses to avoid ambiguity.
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