Lines
/ˈlaɪnz/
Definitions
- (n.) Written text or divisions of text in a document, often referencing specific parts for contractual or statutory interpretation.
The contract specified amendments to be made in lines 5 through 10.
- (n.) Boundaries or demarcations in land law or property law defining legal limits of parcels.
The property dispute centered on the surveyor's determination of the correct property lines.
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- line
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Commentary
The plural 'lines' can refer both to textual units in documents or to physical boundaries in property contexts; context determines usage.
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