Temporariness
/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛrɪnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being temporary, especially in legal contexts where a status, right, or condition is limited in duration.
The temporariness of the injunction meant it would expire after 30 days unless renewed.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying the temporariness of rights, orders, or statuses clarifies intended duration and limits potential ambiguity.
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