Port
/ˈpɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A harbor or place where ships load and unload goods, subject to maritime regulation.
The company leased a warehouse near the port for easier import operations.
- (n.) A jurisdictional venue or legal district where a matter is adjudicated or filed.
The plaintiff filed the case in the port where the contract was executed.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'port' often denotes a physical maritime location relevant to shipping laws and regulatory jurisdiction; it may also refer to venue for legal proceedings linked to geographic location.
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