English Explanatory Dictionary

defined term

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see defined, term.

Word forms

defined term defined terms

Etymology

From defined + term.

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