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defined terms

defined terms is the plural of defined term.

Meaning of defined term

Noun

defined term (plural defined terms)

  1. A term in a legal document that has been given a specific definition, which overrides the general meaning of the term in the context of that document.
    • If I have correctly interpreted the intention underlying this Amendment, I do not think that it is necessary. The only thing it appears to add to the Bill as drafted is to put an outright ban on terms closely resembling a defined term, if they are introduced into common use after the definition...1966 February 24, Lord Rhodes, “Protection of Consumers (Trade Descriptions) Bill”, in parliamentary debates (House of Lords), volume 273 (5th series), column 416
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see defined, term.

Questions about defined terms

What is defined terms the plural of?
Defined terms is the plural of defined term.

Words near defined terms in the dictionary

  1. defined benefit
  2. defined benefits
  3. defined contribution
  4. defined contributions
  5. defined term
  6. defined terms
  7. definedness
  8. definee
  9. definees
  10. definement
  11. definements

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