Implications
/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) The possible legal effects, consequences, or results that logically follow from an action, event, or decision.
The contract's implications on liability must be carefully reviewed.
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- implication
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Commentary
Used to analyze downstream effects of legal actions; important to distinguish between direct and indirect implications.
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