Place
/ˈpleɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A particular location or site relevant in law, such as the place of contract formation or place of jurisdiction.
The contract was signed at the place of business in New York.
- (v.) To put or set something in a particular position or location, often used in procedural contexts such as placing a legal notice.
The court placed the notice on the defendant’s door.
Commentary
In legal drafting, 'place' often specifies the locus of an act or event, which can affect jurisdiction or enforceability.