Varieties
/ˈvɛr.ɪ.ə.tiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Distinct types or categories of something, especially goods or legal entities, recognized as differing in kind or form.
The contract offered several varieties of liability coverage to suit different needs.
- (n.) In intellectual property law, legally recognized different types of plant breeds eligible for protection under plant variety rights.
The breeder registered several varieties of wheat under the plant variety protection act.
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In legal drafting, "varieties" often denotes types within a category rather than serving as a standalone term; clarify context to avoid ambiguity.
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