ID glossary terms

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Id Card

/ˈaɪˌdiː kɑːrd/

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  1. (n.) An official document issued by a governmental or authorized entity to verify the identity of an individual.
    The security guard requested to see her id card before granting access.
  2. (n.) A card used as proof of membership or affiliation within an organization, often serving identification and authorization purposes.
    Employees must display their id cards at all times within the premises.

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Legal definitions of 'id card' emphasize its role as a reliable identity verification tool issued by an authority; drafting should clarify issuer and purpose to avoid ambiguity.

Id Est

/ˈɪd ˈɛst/

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  1. (adv.) Latin phrase meaning "that is," used to clarify or restate something more precisely.
    The defendant's negligence was obvious, id est, they failed to maintain safety standards.

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Usage of 'id est' is primarily in legal writing to introduce clarifications or restatements; prefer 'that is' in plain language drafting.

Ideation

/ˌaɪdɪˈeɪʃən/

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  1. (n.) The process of forming ideas, concepts, or plans, often used in legal contexts for drafting strategies or developing theories of a case.
    The attorney's ideation during the case preparation was crucial to developing a strong defense.

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In legal drafting, ideation typically refers to the initial phase of developing case concepts or legal arguments rather than the act of thinking generally.

Idempotent

/ˌaɪˈdɛm.pə.tənt/

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  1. (adj.) In legal and logical contexts, referring to an operation or clause that, when applied multiple times, has the same effect as if applied once.
    The idempotent nature of the contract clause ensures no additional rights accrue upon repeated invocation.

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Often used in legal drafting to specify provisions that do not multiply effects or obligations upon repetition, ensuring clarity and predictability.

Identical

/ɪˈdɛntɪkəl/

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  1. (adj.) Exactly alike in every legal detail, often used to describe documents, contracts, or evidence that match perfectly.
    The court found the signatures on both contracts to be identical.

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In legal drafting, describing items as 'identical' emphasizes exactness and can affect evidentiary standards or contractual interpretation.

Identically

/ɪˈdɛntɪkli/

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  1. (adv.) In a manner that is exactly alike or the same in every detail, often used in legal drafting to indicate components or clauses that must correspond precisely.
    The parties agreed that the contracts shall be identically drafted to avoid discrepancies.

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Often used in legal documents to emphasize exact correspondence between terms, clauses, or documents to prevent interpretation issues.

Identifiable Information

/ɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl ɪn.fərˈmeɪ.ʃən/

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  1. (n.) Data that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, either alone or combined with other information.
    The company must protect identifiable information under privacy laws.

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Often used interchangeably with 'personal data' in privacy contexts; precise definitions vary by jurisdiction and statute.

Identification

/ˌaɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

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  1. (n.) The process or act of proving or establishing the identity of a person, document, or thing.
    The officer requested identification before allowing entry.
  2. (n.) The state of being recognized as a particular person or legal entity.
    Identification is necessary to sign contracts in the customer's name.

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Commonly used in contexts requiring verification of identity; drafting should specify the form and standards of acceptable identification to avoid ambiguity.

Identification Card

/ˌaɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən kɑrd/

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  1. (n.) A government-issued document serving as official proof of a person's identity.
    The employee was required to present her identification card at the security checkpoint.
  2. (n.) Any document or card used to verify an individual's identity in legal, employment, or transactional contexts.
    The bank requested an identification card before opening the account.

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Identification cards are foundational in legal contexts requiring proof of identity and often must comply with statutory standards for validity and security features.

Identification Document

/ɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

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  1. (n.) A legally recognized document issued by a governmental or authorized body that verifies a person's identity.
    The police officer requested to see his identification document to confirm his identity.
  2. (n.) A document used to authenticate an individual's personal details, such as name, date of birth, or citizenship, often required for access to services or legal processes.
    You must present an identification document to open a bank account.

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Identification documents vary by jurisdiction and purpose; precise definition in legal drafting should reflect the specific type or requirements relevant to the context.

Identification Mark

/ˌaɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən mɑːrk/

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  1. (n.) A distinctive symbol or device used to identify the origin, ownership, or authenticity of a product or document.
    The manufacturer placed a unique identification mark on each product to prevent counterfeiting.
  2. (n.) A permanent physical feature used in forensic law or military to identify individuals or objects.
    The soldier’s identification mark helped in recognizing him after the incident.

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In legal drafting, 'identification mark' should be clearly defined to specify the context—whether commercial, forensic, or military—to avoid ambiguity.

Identification Number

/ˌaɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈnʌmbər/

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  1. (n.) A unique alphanumeric code assigned to an individual, entity, document, or item for legal identification and tracking purposes.
    The tax authority uses the identification number to track all filings made by the taxpayer.

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Used widely in statutes and contracts to ensure precise reference to persons or items; typically must be unique within the applicable jurisdiction or system.

Identifier

/ɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ.ər/

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  1. (n.) A name, number, symbol, or other data used to uniquely distinguish a person, entity, document, or legal instrument.
    Each party in the contract was assigned a unique identifier for tracking.

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In legal contexts, identifiers ensure precise reference to parties, documents, or cases, minimizing ambiguity in records and transactions.

Identify

/ɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪ/

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  1. (v.) To establish or recognize someone or something as being the same as claimed or known.
    The witness was asked to identify the defendant in the courtroom.
  2. (v.) To determine or establish the legal status or nature of a person, object, or document.
    The attorney must identify the rightful owner of the property before proceeding.

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In legal drafting, 'identify' often involves confirming legal identity or status and is critical in evidentiary and procedural contexts.

Identity

/aɪˈdɛntɪti/

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  1. (n.) The distinguishing character or personality of an individual or entity, often legally recognized as unique.
    The court examined the defendant's identity to confirm jurisdiction.
  2. (n.) Legal recognition of a person or entity for purposes such as contracts, rights, or obligations.
    The establishment of corporate identity enables a business to enter into contracts.
  3. (n.) In intellectual property law, the fixed representation of a trademark, protecting its unique features.
    Trademark identity prevents unauthorized use by competitors.

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Identity frequently involves proof or verification processes in legal contexts; drafting should specify the type of identity relevant (personal, corporate, trademark) to avoid ambiguity.

Identity Card

/ɪˈdɛntɪti kɑːrd/

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  1. (n.) An official document issued by a governmental or authoritative entity certifying the identity of the bearer.
    The employee was required to present a valid identity card to access the premises.

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Identity cards serve as primary legal proof of identity and are often governed by specific statutory requirements regarding their issuance and use.

Identity Concealment

/aɪˈdɛntɪti kənˈsilmənt/

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  1. (n.) The act of intentionally hiding or misrepresenting one's identity to avoid detection, legal responsibility, or personal exposure.
    The defendant's identity concealment thwarted law enforcement efforts to serve the subpoena.

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Identity concealment often appears in contexts involving fraud, witness protection, or privacy law; drafting should clarify whether concealment is lawful or illicit.

Identity Document

/ɪˈdɛntɪti ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

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  1. (n.) A legal document that verifies a person's identity, such as a passport, driver's license, or national ID card.
    The police officer requested to see his identity document to confirm his identity.

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In legal contexts, identity documents serve as primary evidence of identity and are crucial for access to rights and services.

Identity Documentation

/aɪˈdɛntɪti ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

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  1. (n.) Official documents or papers used to prove a person's identity, such as passports, driver's licenses, or national ID cards.
    The applicant was required to provide valid identity documentation to complete the background check.

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Identity documentation must be carefully verified in legal contexts to prevent fraud and ensure accurate identification.

Identity Fraud

/ɪˈdɛntɪti frɔːd/

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  1. (n.) The illegal use of another person's identifying information to commit fraud or other crimes.
    The defendant was charged with identity fraud for using stolen personal data to open bank accounts.

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Often conflated with identity theft, identity fraud specifically involves deceptive acts using another's identity for unlawful gain.

Identity Politics

/ˌaɪˈdɛntɪti ˈpɑːlətɪks/

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  1. (n.) Political positions or activities based on the interests and perspectives of social groups defined by race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or other identity markers.
    The court acknowledged the impact of identity politics on anti-discrimination laws.

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In legal contexts, identity politics often informs claims of discrimination and equal protection, influencing litigation and policy; drafters should clearly link identity group claims to legal protections.

Identity Protection

/ɪˈdɛntɪti prəˈtɛkʃən/

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  1. (n.) Legal measures and safeguards designed to prevent unauthorized use or theft of a person's identifying information.
    The lawyer advised clients to invest in identity protection to avoid potential fraud.
  2. (n.) A service or legal framework offering monitoring and recovery assistance in cases of identity theft or misuse.
    Many financial institutions now include identity protection as part of their customer security packages.

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Often conflated with identity theft prevention; identity protection focuses on both preventive and remedial legal strategies to safeguard personal identifiers.

Identity Rights

/ˈaɪ.dɛn.tɪ.ti raɪts/

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  1. (n.) Legal rights protecting an individual's personal identity, including name, image, and personal data.
    The plaintiff asserted her identity rights were violated when her photo was used without permission.
  2. (n.) Rights related to the recognition and respect of an individual's cultural, ethnic, or social identity within legal contexts.
    Identity rights are crucial in cases involving minority group protections and anti-discrimination laws.

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Identity rights often overlap with privacy and personality rights; precise drafting should clarify which aspect of identity is protected.

Identity Theft

/aɪˈdɛntɪti θɛft/

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  1. (n.) The unlawful use of another person's identifying information, such as name, social security number, or financial account details, to commit fraud or other crimes.
    The victim reported identity theft after noticing unauthorized charges on her credit card.

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Identity theft definitions often hinge on the illegal use of personal identifiers; legislation varies on qualifying what constitutes such theft and required proof of intent.

Identity Verification

/aɪˈdɛntɪti vɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

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  1. (n.) The process of confirming the truth of an individual's claimed identity to prevent fraud or unauthorized access.
    The bank requires identity verification before allowing account access.
  2. (n.) A legal procedure to establish the identity of a person in transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations such as anti-money laundering laws.
    Identity verification is mandatory under KYC regulations to prevent financial crimes.

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  • identity verifications

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In legal drafting, specify the method and standards of identity verification relevant to jurisdiction and regulatory context to ensure clarity and compliance.

Ideological Conditioning

/ˌaɪdiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/

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  1. (n.) The process by which individuals are systematically influenced to adopt specific ideological beliefs, often shaping legal perspectives or social norms within a legal context.
    The court examined claims of ideological conditioning affecting the defendant's views on civil disobedience.

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Often discussed in relation to how law and societal values influence individual beliefs; relevant in cases involving freedom of thought or coercion.

Idiolect

/ˈɪdiəˌlɛkt/

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  1. (n.) An individual's distinctive use of language, including vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, relevant in legal contexts such as testimony analysis or authorship attribution.
    The expert witness analyzed the defendant's idiolect to assess the authenticity of the disputed document.

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Understanding a person's idiolect can be crucial in forensic linguistics and legal cases involving disputed authorship or speaker identification.

Idiom

/ˈɪd.i.əm/

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  1. (n.) A phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be deduced from the literal words but is understood through legal or common usage.
    The phrase 'beyond a reasonable doubt' is a legal idiom essential in criminal law.

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  • idioms

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Legal idioms often carry specific implications in statutes or case law and may resist literal interpretation, requiring careful contextual understanding.

Idiomatic Expression

/ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

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  1. (n.) A phrase whose meaning cannot be deduced from the literal definitions of its words, often significant in interpreting contractual or statutory language.
    The court examined the idiomatic expression in the contract to determine the parties' intent.

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Idiomatic expressions require careful interpretation in legal texts to avoid misunderstanding party intent or statutory directives.

Glossary – ID Terms