Inverses
/ɪnˈvɜrsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Things that reverse or negate the effect of each other in law or equity, such as reciprocal obligations or remedies.
The parties entered into inverses that balanced their respective liabilities.
- (n.) In mathematical law-related contexts, elements that undo each other's operations, e.g., inverse functions in legal computations.
The accountant applied inverses to correct the tax calculations.
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Commentary
Often used in contexts involving reciprocal legal effects or operations; clarity requires specifying the type of inverse relationship to avoid ambiguity.
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