Settings
/ˈsɛtɪŋz/
Definitions
- (n.) The fixed or established parameters or conditions within a legal document, statute, or contractual agreement.
The settings of the arbitration clause determined the venue and rules for dispute resolution.
- (n.) The background or contextual environment in which a legal event or transaction occurs.
The court considered the historical settings surrounding the contract formation.
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Commentary
In legal use, "settings" often refers to stipulated terms or contextual conditions rather than technological configurations, and clarity in drafting avoids ambiguity between procedural and contextual meanings.
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