Space
/ˈspeɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied.
The conference room has enough space for fifty attendees.
- (n.) The physical universe beyond the earth's atmosphere; outer space.
Satellites orbit in space to facilitate global communications.
- (n.) A blank area separating words or characters in writing or printing.
Remember to insert a space after each comma.
Forms
- spaces
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarity about the type of 'space' (physical, textual, or abstract) is important to avoid ambiguity.
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