Fracture
/ˈfræk.tʃər/
Definitions
- (n.) A break or crack in a bone or legal contract.
The plaintiff suffered a fracture in his tibia during the accident.
- (v.) To break or cause to break under strain or pressure.
The steel beam fractured under heavy load.
Forms
- fractures
- fractured
- fracturing
Related terms
Commentary
In legal drafting, 'fracture' metaphorically refers to breaches or disruptions; clarity is needed to distinguish physical from contractual contexts.
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