Vision
/ˈvɪʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to be; a mental image or foresight sometimes used in legal context to describe projected planning or intent.
The attorney explained the client's long-term vision for the company's expansion.
- (n.) An appearance or manifestation of something not present, often used in religious or testamentary contexts to describe supernatural insight relevant to legal claims or evidence.
The witness's testimony was based on a vision he claimed to have had before the event.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'vision' is typically used metaphorically to describe foresight or planning rather than literal sight; attention to context distinguishes between physical perception and figurative use.
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