Temporal Order

/ˈtɛmpərəl ˈɔrdɚ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The sequence in which legally relevant events occur in time, often crucial for establishing causation, eligibility, or rights.
    The court examined the temporal order of contract formation and performance to determine breach.

Forms

  • temporal orders

Commentary

Understanding temporal order is essential in legal analysis to clarify the sequence of events affecting rights and obligations.

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