Proximity
/proximity/
Definitions
- (n.) The state of being near in space, time, or relationship, often relevant in legal contexts such as tort law for determining duty or causation.
The court examined the proximity between the defendant's actions and the plaintiff's harm.
- (n.) A principle used to assess closeness or immediate connection required to establish liability or contractual obligations.
Proximity in this case helped establish whether a duty of care existed.
Forms
- proximities
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'proximity' often appears in discussing duties and liabilities; clarity in specifying the dimension of proximity (spatial, temporal, relational) aids precision.
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