Names
/ˈneɪmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Words used to identify persons, entities, or legal subjects, often critical in legal identification and registration.
The contract must clearly state the names of all parties involved.
- (n.) Legal designations or titles by which a party or function is known in law, such as trade names or fictitious names.
The company registered several trade names for its products.
Forms
- name
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'names' not only identify individuals or entities but may also carry significance for legal rights or obligations, such as in contracts or registrations.
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