Stand
/stænd/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal right or capacity to bring suit in court.
The plaintiff lacked standing to file the lawsuit.
- (v.) To be in a specified place or condition, often in legal context meaning to maintain a position or argument.
The court stood by its previous ruling.
Forms
- standing
- stande
- stands
- stood
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'standing' specifically refers to a party's ability to demonstrate sufficient connection to the matter to justify their involvement.
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