Instances
/ˈɪnstənsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Specific occurrences or examples of a fact, event, or legal issue in a case or document.
The lawyer cited several instances of breach of contract in the plaintiff's claim.
- (n.) In legal proceedings, a particular stage or level of a court's jurisdiction (e.g., first instance).
The case was decided at first instance before being appealed.
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- instance
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Commentary
Often used in plural to denote multiple examples or court stages; distinguish from the singular 'instance' which may refer either to a single example or a court level.
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