Humor
/ˈhjuːmər/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality of being amusing or comical.
The lawyer used humor to ease the tension in the courtroom.
- (n.) A legal concept relating to the intent or spirit behind words or actions rather than their literal meaning.
In contract law, the court examined the humor behind the clause to determine the parties' intent.
Forms
- humours
See also
Commentary
In legal contexts, humor often refers to nonliteral intent or underlying meaning, important in contract interpretation.
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