From
/frəm/
Definitions
- (prep.) Indicating the point in space at which a journey, motion, or action starts.
She traveled from New York to Boston.
- (prep.) Indicating the source or origin of something.
The gift is from my friend.
- (prep.) Indicating the cause or reason for something.
He suffered from a cold.
Commentary
"From" is a fundamental preposition used to establish origin, source, or starting point, crucial for clarity in legal drafting when specifying temporal or spatial beginnings.
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