Permeation
/ˌpɜːrmɪˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which a substance, such as a liquid or gas, gradually passes through a permeable material or membrane, relevant in legal contexts like environmental law or property disputes involving contamination or trespass.
The court examined evidence of soil permeation by hazardous chemicals to determine liability.
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In legal drafting, specifying the mechanism of permeation can clarify causation and liability in environmental and property cases.
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