definitions

A definition is a statement describing something's meaning or fundamental character. Definitions are critical to the operation of the rule of law. Often a legal dispute centers on the meaning of a particular word in a statute, contract, or legal opinion.

[Last reviewed in September of 2022 by the Wex Definitions Team]

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