Usage
/ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The customary manner in which legal terms or practices are employed or applied.
The usage of the term 'party' varies between contracts.
- (n.) A practice or custom that has become legally binding through consistent application over time.
The company’s usage of certain contract terms established a precedent.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'usage' often informs interpretation by reflecting consistent industry or local practice.
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