Qualify
/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/
Definitions
- (v.) To meet the necessary requirements or standards for a specific role or status.
She qualified to practice law after passing the bar exam.
- (v.) To modify or limit the meaning of a statement or assertion.
The lawyer qualified his statement to avoid misunderstandings.
Forms
- qualified
- qualifi
- qualifying
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'qualify' often introduces limitations or conditions to prevent overbroad interpretations.
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