Point
/ˈpɔɪnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A precise location or position in a coordinate system or space.
The GPS device marked our exact point on the map.
- (n.) A specific detail, argument, or element within a discussion or document.
She made a valid point during the contract negotiation.
- (v.) To indicate or direct attention toward a particular place or issue.
The lawyer pointed to the clause that supported her case.
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- points
- pointed
- pointing
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'point' typically refers to a specific argument or clause; clarity in context is essential to avoid ambiguity between spatial and argumentative meanings.
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