Margins
Definitions
- (n.) The difference between the cost of a product or service and its selling price, reflecting profit in commercial law.
The company maintained high margins despite market competition.
- (n.) The blank space around the written or printed text on a page, often relevant in legal document formatting and filing requirements.
The court required margins of at least one inch on all sides of the brief.
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Commentary
In legal drafting and filing, margins are crucial for compliance with court rules; in commercial law, margins relate to profitability and financial analysis.
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