Isolate
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To separate or set apart from others.
The court chose to isolate the testimony as the key evidence.
- (adj.) Separated from others; detached or alone.
The isolated clause in the contract caused confusion among the parties.
Forms
- isolate
- isolated
- isolat
- isolates
- isolating
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Commentary
In legal drafting, use 'isolate' to specify elements or issues considered independently, ensuring clarity when separating provisions or evidence.
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