Preposition
/ˌprepəˈzɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun to express a relation to another word or element in the clause, often indicating direction, place, time, or manner, important in legal drafting for clarity of obligations and rights.
The contract specified the terms under which the parties operated at all times.
Forms
- prepositions
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Commentary
In legal texts, correct use of prepositions is crucial to avoid ambiguity in obligations, rights, and temporal or spatial contexts.
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