Units
/ˈjuː.nɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Distinct components or divisions of property, especially residential or commercial spaces in a building recognized legally for ownership or tenancy.
The condominium consists of fifty separate units, each owned individually.
- (n.) Quantified portions or measures used in legal contexts, such as measurement units for damages or shares in a partnership.
The plaintiff claimed damages calculated in monetary units specified by the contract.
Forms
- unit
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'units' usually denotes discrete properties or quantifiable measures; clarity is key to distinguish physical property units from abstract quantities.
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