Enumeration
/ɪˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of specifically listing or detailing items, rights, or powers within a legal document or statute.
The statute provided an enumeration of the rights guaranteed to the citizens.
- (n.) A census or official count of a population, often conducted by government authority.
The census enumeration is crucial for apportioning legislative seats.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, enumeration clarifies what is included by explicit listing, reducing ambiguity in interpretation.
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