Targets
/ˈtɑːrɡɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Entities or persons identified as the object of a legal action or enforcement measure, such as lawsuits, sanctions, or investigations.
The sanctions were imposed on the financial institution as one of the primary targets of the investigation.
Forms
- target
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Commentary
Typically, the term 'targets' appears in plural form in legal contexts referring collectively to those under scrutiny or action; drafting should clarify if it refers to individuals, organizations, or assets.
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