Maximum
/ˈmæksɪməm/
Definitions
- (adj.) Greatest in amount, quantity, or degree attainable or allowed.
The contract sets a maximum penalty of $10,000.
- (n.) The greatest or highest amount, value, or degree that is possible or permitted.
The maximum under the law is five years' imprisonment.
Forms
- maxima
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'maximum' specifies upper boundaries or limits and often appears in statutes or contracts to cap liabilities or obligations.
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