Line
/laɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) A continuous extent of length without breadth, often used to demarcate boundaries or limits in legal contexts.
The property owner disputed the surveyor's placement of the boundary line.
- (n.) A row of written or printed words.
The contract's indemnity clause was contained in the second line of the document.
Forms
- lines
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'line' often has spatial or textual meanings; clarity is key when used to avoid ambiguity between physical boundaries and text divisions.
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