Examples
/ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Instances or cases cited to illustrate or explain a legal principle or rule.
The judge referred to multiple examples to clarify the application of the statute.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, examples are often used to demonstrate how a rule might apply, but are not themselves binding precedent.
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