Includes

/ɪnˈkluːdz/

Definitions

  1. (v.) To contain or comprise as part of a whole, often used in legal documents to specify included items or concepts.
    The contract includes provisions for arbitration in case of dispute.

Forms

  • include
  • included
  • including

Commentary

In legal drafting, 'includes' is often interpreted as non-exhaustive, implying examples, not an exclusive list.

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