Use
/ˈjuːs/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or state of employing or applying something for a purpose.
The use of evidence in court must follow strict rules.
- (v.) To employ something for a particular purpose.
The attorney used the contract to prove her client's case.
Forms
- uses
- used
- using
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Commentary
In legal context, 'use' often implicates rights and restrictions; precise definition depends on contractual or statutory context.
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