Type
/ˈtaɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) A category or classification of legal entities, documents, or acts distinguished by shared characteristics.
The statute defines various types of contracts with different requirements.
- (v.) To enter text by means of a keyboard or typewriter, sometimes relevant in legal documentation contexts.
The paralegal typed the deposition transcript for review.
Forms
- types
- typed
- typing
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying the 'type' of a document or entity aids clarity and precision in classification and application of rules.
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