Geographic Limitation
/ˌdʒiːoʊˈɡræfɪk ˌlɪməˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual clause that restricts the application or enforcement of rights, obligations, or jurisdiction to a specified geographic area.
The franchise agreement includes a geographic limitation preventing operations outside the designated state.
- (n.) A legal boundary defining the territorial scope within which a law, regulation, or court order applies.
The court's geographic limitation confined its ruling to residents within the city limits.
Forms
- geographic limitation
- geographic limitations
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Commentary
In drafting, clearly defining geographic limitations avoids ambiguity about the territorial reach of legal rights or obligations.
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