Navigator
/ˈnævɪˌɡeɪtər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who directs the course of a ship, aircraft, or legal process, often responsible for strategy and guidance.
The navigator ensured that the vessel followed the correct route through international waters.
- (n.) In legal contexts, one who guides or advises parties through complex procedural or regulatory environments.
The legal navigator helped the client understand the regulatory requirements for starting a business.
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- navigators
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'navigator' may be used metaphorically to describe someone guiding through procedural complexities rather than literal navigation.
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