Expansion
/ɪkˈspænʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of increasing the scope, size, or extent of a legal right, jurisdiction, or statutory provision.
The expansion of regulatory authority granted new enforcement powers to the agency.
- (n.) The extension of a contract's terms or coverage beyond the original agreement.
The parties agreed to an expansion of the contract to include additional services.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'expansion' often implies a deliberate broadening of rights or obligations and should be clearly distinguished from 'amendment' to avoid ambiguity.
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