Switches
/ˈswɪtʃɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Devices or mechanisms used to change the position or route in legal or technical setups, often in telecommunications or contract clauses.
The contract included several switches to adjust obligations under changing circumstances.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of switch, referring to the act of changing or substituting in a legal context.
The court switches its focus from liability to damages in the second phase of the trial.
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- switch
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'switches' often refer to clauses allowing change or substitution; always clarify context to avoid ambiguity with technical devices.
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