Scopes
/ˈskoʊps/
Definitions
- (n.) The range or extent of the law, a statute, contract, or legal investigation.
The court carefully examined the scope of the arbitration clause.
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Commentary
Use 'scope' to delineate the boundaries within which legal rules or investigations apply; clarity in drafting helps avoid disputes over interpretation.
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