Past
/ˈpæst/
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- (adj.) Relating to a time before the present; having occurred or existed before now.
The contract refers to events that took place in the past.
- (n.) A time period that has already happened, especially prior to the current date or event.
The court examined the past to determine intent.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "past" often describes events or conditions relevant to liability or contractual obligations before the present moment.
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