Parts
/ˈpɑrts/
Definitions
- (n.) Distinct components or sections of a legal document, statute, or contract, often numbered or labeled for clarity and reference.
The contract's parts are clearly laid out to specify each party's obligations.
- (n.) Individual elements or constituents of a tangible item subject to legal ownership, liability, or transaction.
The sale included all parts of the machinery as stated in the invoice.
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- part
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'parts' help organize complex documents and ensure precise cross-referencing; distinguish clearly between 'parts' as document divisions and as physical components.
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