Other
/ˈʌðər/
Definitions
- (adj.) Referring to a person or thing distinct from one already mentioned or known.
The contract was signed by one party but not by the other.
- (pron.) A person or thing that is different or distinct from one already mentioned or known.
One tenant pays rent on the first, the other on the fifteenth.
- (n.) A party or person other than the one previously specified, often referred to in legal documents.
The liability of the other shall be limited as set forth herein.
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Commentary
Used to distinguish between parties or entities in legal contexts; clarity in specifying 'other' is crucial to avoid ambiguity.
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