Orientation
/ˌɔːr.i.enˈteɪ.ʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which a person is introduced to the legal system, a legal role, or organizational procedures relevant to law.
The new employees attended a legal orientation session to understand compliance requirements.
- (n.) The positioning or alignment of a property or entity in legal documentation, often relating to boundaries or jurisdictional matters.
The surveyor confirmed the property's orientation relative to municipal zoning lines.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, ‘orientation’ often refers to formal introduction processes or spatial alignment in documentation; clarity in specifying the context is important to avoid ambiguity.
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