Isolated
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Referring to an entity, fact, or issue considered separately from others, lacking connection or influence from external factors.
The court examined the isolated clause to determine its applicability independent of the entire contract.
- (adj.) Describing a legal fact or event occurring independently, without association to other claims or parties.
An isolated incident of negligence does not necessarily establish a pattern for liability.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'isolated' often designates elements considered alone to avoid conflating them with broader contexts, important in contract and tort law analyses.
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