Measures
/ˈmɛʒərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Acts or steps taken to achieve a particular purpose, especially in legal, regulatory, or administrative contexts.
The government implemented new security measures after the breach.
- (n.) A statute or regulation enacted to address a specific issue or to provide for certain actions.
The legislature passed environmental protection measures last year.
Forms
- measure
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, "measures" often refers to formal actions or regulations; it is commonly used in both plural and singular forms depending on whether it denotes multiple actions or a single law or provision.
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