Personal
/ˈpɜːrsənəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to an individual person rather than to a group or organization.
She provided personal information on the form.
- (adj.) Private or intimate, concerned with a particular person's feelings or affairs.
The lawyer handled the personal matters confidentially.
Forms
- personally
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'personal' often distinguishes rights or property owned by or pertaining to an individual, emphasizing privacy or individuality.
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