Temporality
/ˌtɛmpəˈræləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality of relating to or limited by time, especially in legal rules or doctrinal contexts.
The temporality of a contract's effectiveness determines when rights and obligations begin and end.
- (n.) In legal philosophy, the concept addressing how laws or rights operate across different times or legal regimes.
Disputes over temporality often arise in matters of retroactivity and prospectivity of statutes.
Forms
- temporality
- temporalities
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Commentary
Temporality in law often requires precise drafting to clarify the timing of legal effects and limits confusion over applicability periods.
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