Mechanism
/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal device or procedure established to achieve a specific result, such as enforcement, regulation, or redress.
The arbitration mechanism resolved the contract dispute efficiently.
- (n.) An institutional or statutory arrangement enabling parties to exercise a right or fulfill an obligation.
The statute provided a grievance mechanism for workers.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying the precise 'mechanism' clarifies procedural or enforcement pathways, enhancing enforceability and predictability.
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