Tool
/ˈtuːl/
Definitions
- (n.) An instrument or device used to carry out a particular function, especially in manual or mechanical work.
He used a wrench as a tool to fix the leak.
- (n.) A means or agency for achieving an end, often in a figurative sense.
The law serves as a tool to enforce social order.
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- tools
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'tool' can refer both to physical devices and figurative means (e.g., legal tools). Clarity depends on context and intended use.
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