Minima

/ˈmɪnɪmə/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The smallest or least amount required or permissible by law or contract.
    The court recognized the minima necessary to establish negligence.

Commentary

Used predominantly in plural form to denote minimum standards or amounts legally recognized.

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