Origin
/ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) The source, starting point, or cause of a legal right, claim, or action, often relating to jurisdiction or property rights.
The origin of the dispute was traced back to a contract amendment.
- (n.) In jurisdictional terms, the court or venue where a case is first filed and heard, commonly called 'court of origin.'
The appeal was transferred from the court of origin to a higher tribunal.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'origin' frequently pertains to the provenance of a right or the initial forum for litigation, guiding jurisdictional and evidentiary considerations.
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