Extract
/ˈɛkstrækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A concise summary or excerpt from a larger legal document or record.
The attorney reviewed an extract of the contract to highlight key obligations.
- (v.) To remove or obtain information, money, or a portion from a document, record, or entity, often by legal means.
The plaintiff sought to extract specific clauses from the contract for review.
Forms
- extracts
- extracting
- extracted
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Commentary
As a noun, 'extract' commonly refers to a summarized portion of a document; as a verb, it involves the act of obtaining or removing that portion, often for legal analysis or evidence.
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