Instrumentation
/ˌɪnstrəmənˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process or act of creating a legal instrument or document, such as a contract or deed, to formalize rights or obligations.
The attorney advised on the proper instrumentation of the property transfer to ensure its validity.
- (n.) The use or inclusion of legal instruments as means to evidence, transfer, or enforce rights under law.
Instrumentation is critical in the execution of wills and trusts to prevent future disputes.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, instrumentation specifically refers to the formal creation and use of documents that embody legal rights or duties; distinguish from technical or scientific meanings of the term.
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