Spectrum
/ˈspɛktrəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A range or scope of related qualities, ideas, or activities, often used in legal contexts to describe a continuum of rights or issues.
The Treaty covers a broad spectrum of human rights protections.
- (n.) The range of frequencies or wavelengths over which electromagnetic signals or communications operate, particularly relevant in telecommunications law.
The regulator allocated the radio spectrum to various broadcasters.
Forms
- spectra
Related terms
Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying the exact range within a spectrum can prevent ambiguities especially in regulatory or rights contexts.
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