Persistence
/pərˈsɪstəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The continued existence or endurance of a right, claim, or condition, especially in legal contexts such as persistent claims or rights that survive termination of an agreement.
The persistence of the plaintiff's claim despite the defendant's arguments was noted by the court.
- (n.) In property law, the persistence of an interest or easement that remains valid and enforceable over time.
The easement's persistence ensured continued access across the neighbor's land.
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Commentary
Typically used to describe the enduring nature of legal rights or claims; precision in context clarifies whether referring to procedural persistence or substantive rights.
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