Hands
/ˈhændz/
Definitions
- (n.) The physical part of the body at the end of the arm, often referenced in legal contexts relating to property possession, assault, or contractual acts.
The defendant’s hands were found to have fingerprints on the disputed document.
- (n.) A person’s control or possession of something, especially property or rights; the phrase 'in the hands of' denotes control or responsibility.
The title to the property is now in the hands of the trustee.
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Commentary
Often used metaphorically in legal language to denote possession or control; careful distinction must be made between literal and figurative usage.
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