Sensation
/ˌsenˈseɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The immediate physical awareness or perception of external stimuli, often serving as evidence in legal contexts such as witness testimony about sensory experiences.
The witness described the sensation of hearing the loud crash before seeing the accident.
- (n.) A legal doctrine concerning the communication or transmission of information, often relevant in cases of defamation or contractual notice.
The sensation of the letter by mail was deemed sufficient to notify the party of the breach.
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- sensations
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'sensation' primarily refers to physical perception relevant in evidence, though it can also be connected to communication or notice doctrines; context determines applicability.
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