Unique
/ˈjuː.nɪk/
Definitions
- (adj.) Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
Each fingerprint is unique to an individual.
- (adj.) Having no like or equal; unparalleled.
The court made a unique ruling in this unprecedented case.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'unique' underscores singularity or exclusivity, often emphasizing originality or non-replicability.
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