Heads
Definitions
- (n.) Individual clauses or provisions of a legal document, such as a will or contract, enumerated separately for clarity.
The contract included several heads outlining the parties' obligations.
- (n.) Principal items or categories listed under a subject in legal pleadings or case law.
The heads of argument summarized the key points of the appellant's case.
- (n.) Officers or persons in charge; leaders or heads of departments relevant to legal processes.
The heads of the department approved the compliance measures outlined in the report.
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Commentary
'Heads' often denotes enumerated subdivisions in legal documents; clarity is improved by numbering these 'heads' to avoid ambiguity.
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