Static
/ˈstætɪk/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to a legal situation or principle that is fixed, not subject to change or movement.
The static nature of the contract terms ensured consistent enforcement throughout the agreement.
- (adj.) Describing evidence or facts that are unchanging and established at a point in time, often contrasted with dynamic evidence.
The court considered the static evidence presented to determine liability.
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Commentary
'Static' is used to describe unchanging or fixed legal conditions; it often appears in contrast to dynamic or evolving contexts, especially in contractual or evidentiary frameworks.
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