Gradation
/ˌɡrædˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A systematic progression or series of stages in a process or scale, often reflecting degrees of intensity or importance.
The law provides a gradation of penalties depending on the severity of the offense.
- (n.) The act of classifying or arranging legal rights, duties, or offenses in an ordered sequence.
The statute establishes a clear gradation of property rights among tenants.
Forms
- gradations
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Commentary
Often used in legal texts to specify tiers or levels of obligations, rights, or penalties; precise definition aids clarity in statutory interpretation.
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