Plant
/ˈplænt/
Definitions
- (n.) A living organism such as a tree, flower, or grass, legally relevant in property or environmental law contexts.
The property deed included restrictions on the removal of mature plants.
- (n.) An industrial facility where manufacturing or processing occurs, subject to regulatory compliance.
The chemical plant must adhere to environmental safety standards.
- (v.) To place or fix firmly in a specified position, often used in legal contexts to denote evidence placement or establishment of rights.
The lawyer claimed the witness had planted false evidence at the scene.
Forms
- plants
- planting
- planted
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Commentary
In legal texts, 'plant' as a noun can refer both to flora relevant to property or environmental law and to industrial facilities, so context is key. As a verb, it often implies intentional placement, sometimes with evidentiary or proprietary implications.
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