defined term
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.
Noun
- 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...
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see defined, term.
Origin
From defined + term.