Persons
/ˈpɜːrsənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of person; denotes multiple human beings or legal entities considered individually.
The law protects the rights of all persons equally.
Forms
- person
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Commentary
Used in legal contexts to specify multiple individual actors or entities, distinguishing from 'person' in singular form.
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