Specificity
/spəˈsɪfɪsɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality of being clearly defined or identified with precision in legal contexts.
The contract's specificity eliminated any ambiguity about the parties' obligations.
- (n.) The extent to which a legal rule or clause applies exclusively to a particular situation or subject matter.
The specificity of the statute ensured it applied only to commercial transactions.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, high specificity helps prevent interpretative disputes by clearly outlining terms and scope.
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