Purity
/ˈpjʊrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The state or quality of being free from adulteration, contamination, or impurity, especially in legal and regulatory contexts such as property, evidence, or document authenticity.
The purity of the chain of custody was crucial to admitting the evidence in court.
- (n.) The condition of being morally or legally uncontaminated or untainted, often relevant in fiduciary duties or corporate governance.
The director must maintain purity in handling client funds to avoid conflicts of interest.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarify the context of purity to specify whether referring to physical substance, evidence handling, or moral/legal integrity to avoid ambiguity.
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