Length
/ˈlɛŋ(k)θ/
Definitions
- (n.) The extent or measurement of something from end to end, often used in contracts to specify the duration of an agreement or statute.
The length of the contract is three years.
- (n.) A term describing the duration of legal processes, statutes, or imprisonment.
The statute of limitations sets the length for filing claims.
Forms
- length
- lengths
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Commentary
In legal documents, length often references temporal duration and must be clearly defined to avoid ambiguity in contractual or statutory contexts.
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