Linear
/ˈlɪn.i.ər/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to or resembling a straight line; extending consistently in one dimension.
The contract included a linear progression of obligations over five years.
- (adj.) Arranged in or extending along a sequence or series.
The legal procedure followed a linear order from investigation to trial.
Forms
- linearity
See also
Commentary
In legal drafting, 'linear' often describes processes or progressions that are clear, sequential, and directly connected, aiding clarity in obligations or timelines.
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