Vigor
/ˈvɪɡər/
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- (n.) Legal force or effectiveness of a law, contract, or legal act.
The contract lost its vigor after the expiration date.
- (n.) Physical or mental energy essential to undertake legal duties or responsibilities.
The defendant acted with vigor in defending the claim.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'vigor' often refers to the binding force or effect of a legal instrument rather than general physical strength.
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