Intensity
/ɪnˈtɛn.sɪ.ti/
Definitions
- (n.) Degree or strength of a legal obligation, right, or enforcement.
The intensity of the contract's penalty clause deterred breaches.
- (n.) Extent of force or effect in legal contexts such as sentencing or statutory application.
The court considered the intensity of the defendant's misconduct in mitigation.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying the intensity of an obligation or penalty clarifies enforceability and consequences.
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