Positiveness

/ˈpɒzɪtɪvnəs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The quality or state of being positive, affirmatively expressed or certain, especially in legal assertions or liabilities.
    The positiveness of the contract terms left little room for ambiguity in court.

Commentary

In legal contexts, 'positiveness' often underscores clarity and definiteness of statements or obligations, reducing interpretative disputes.

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