Text
/ˈtɛkst/
Definitions
- (n.) The original written or printed words of a legal document, statute, or communication, forming its substantive content.
The court examined the text of the contract to determine the parties' obligations.
- (n.) The wording of a legal provision or precedent as formally expressed, which may be interpreted in litigation or statutory construction.
Judges carefully analyze the text of the statute to resolve ambiguities.
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- texts
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'text' specifically refers to the precise wording of legal materials, highlighting the importance of language in interpretation and enforcement.
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