Pioneer
/ˈpaɪəˌnɪər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual or entity who is the first to enter, develop, or settle a new area, market, or legal territory, often establishing precedence or foundational rights.
The company was recognized as a pioneer in environmental law compliance.
- (n.) In patent law, an early inventor who files a patent application or holds original rights to an invention before others.
The pioneer patent holder secured exclusive rights to the technology.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'pioneer' emphasizes originality and precedence, important in contexts like patent law and property settlement; clarify context to avoid ambiguity with general usage.
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