Implication
/ɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A conclusion or consequence that is not explicitly stated but inferred from facts or statements.
The implication of his contract breach was a costly lawsuit.
- (n.) The act of implying or suggesting something indirectly in legal contexts.
The clause carried the implication that the tenant was responsible for repairs.
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- implications
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarifying between explicit terms and implications helps avoid unintended interpretations.
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