Machinery
/ˈmæʃɪnəri/
Definitions
- (n.) Collective term for machines or machine systems.
The factory upgraded its machinery to increase production.
- (n.) The legal framework or procedural mechanism enabling a process.
The machinery of the court ensured a fair trial.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'machinery' often refers metaphorically to systemic procedures or institutional arrangements, not just physical devices.
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