Gestation
/dʒɛsˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The period during which something, especially a legal concept, idea, or plan, is developed or matured before becoming effective or enforceable.
The gestation period for the new legal framework took several years before enactment.
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In legal contexts, 'gestation' often metaphorically describes the developmental phase of legal instruments or doctrines before their formal adoption.
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