Most
/ˈmoʊst/
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- (adj.) Greatest in amount, quantity, or degree, often used in legal contexts to signify the highest extent or ultimate measure.
The plaintiff was awarded the most damages permissible under the statute.
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In legal drafting, 'most' is often used to qualify superlative amounts or extents, and clarity is crucial to avoid ambiguity, especially in quantifying legal rights or duties.
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