Thresholds
/ˈθrɛʃˌhoʊldz/
Definitions
- (n.) The minimum level or point at which legal rights, duties, or obligations arise or are triggered.
The court determined that the damages must exceed a certain threshold before the case could proceed.
- (n.) A statutory or contractual limit that must be met for a legal provision or consequence to apply.
The statute sets a threshold for filing claims based on the amount in controversy.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying thresholds clearly is essential to avoid disputes about when provisions activate.
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