Kernels
/ˈkɜːrnəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Core or essential parts of a legal document or case argument.
The lawyer emphasized the kernels of the contract that defined the parties’ obligations.
- (n.) Seeds or grains, often referenced in property or agricultural law contexts concerning ownership or rights.
The property dispute included rights to the kernels harvested from the farmland.
Forms
- kernel
Related terms
Commentary
In legal writing, 'kernels' often metaphorically refers to the essential parts or core issues of a case or document.
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