Specialty
/ˈspɛʃəlti/
Definitions
- (n.) A specific area of legal practice or expertise.
She has a specialty in intellectual property law.
- (n.) A formal contract or agreement under seal, historically recognized.
The parties entered into a specialty to formalize their obligations.
Forms
- specialties
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'specialty' often refers to a sealed instrument; ensure clarity by specifying context to avoid ambiguity with 'specialty' as expertise area.
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