Mode
/ˈmoʊd/
Definitions
- (n.) A manner, method, or form in which something occurs or is experienced legally, such as a mode of proof or mode of trial.
The case proceeded under a mode of trial by jury.
- (n.) A particular way or method of legislative or procedural enactment or operation.
The statute prescribes a special mode of enforcement for environmental regulations.
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Commentary
'Mode' is often used in legal drafting to specify the method or form of action, evidentiary process, or procedural conduct; clarity about the particular 'mode' is crucial to avoid ambiguity.
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