Primitives
/ˈprɪmətɪvz/
Definitions
- (n.) Basic legal concepts or fundamental elements used in constructing legal definitions or frameworks, often in formal logic or legal drafting.
The statute's definition relied on specific primitives to establish its key terms.
- (adj.) Describing fundamental or elementary concepts in legal theory or formal systems.
The contract was analyzed using a set of primitive legal notions.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'primitives' typically refers to foundational concepts used in drafting or legal logic, rather than common usage. Distinguish from non-legal uses.
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