Minds
/maɪndz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of mind, referring to an individual's intellect, consciousness, or capacity for thought, relevant in legal contexts such as mental capacity and intent.
Determining the defendant's minds during the contract formation was crucial to the case.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'minds' is rarely used in plural form except when discussing multiple parties' mental states or collective intent.
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