Variation
/ˌvɛəriˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level, often in legal contexts referring to amendments or modifications to a document or agreement.
The contract included a variation clause allowing changes to the scope of work.
- (n.) An alteration or deviation from a standard legal practice or arrangement.
The landlord approved a variation to the lease terms after negotiations.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'variation' often denotes formal changes to agreements and should be clearly defined within contracts to avoid ambiguity.
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