Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

defined term

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.48 in modern English

Syllables: de-fined term
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

noun

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

Example Sentences

"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 order has been made."

Etymology

From defined + term.

Inflected Forms

defined terms (plural)

Questions

What does defined term mean?: 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.
Where does defined term come from?: From defined + term.

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