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definitions

In a contract, Definitions is the section that states the specific meanings assigned to words and expressions for use in that contract.

In plain English

This section fixes what certain words and phrases mean in the agreement. It gives those terms the precise meanings to use throughout the contract.

In context

Here, Definitions denotes the contract section that gives the set meanings for the quoted terms used in the agreement.

Situation
Reading agreement sections, parties, dates, signatures, and execution status
What it communicates
labels the section that lists and standardizes quoted terms used in the agreement.

Meaning limits

The term by itself does not say which words are defined or what any particular defined meaning is.

Examples

“During the redraft, the lawyer moved 'Affiliate' and 'Closing Date' from the body of the contract into Definitions.”

Core meaning

“Before revising the agreement, check Definitions for the quoted terms.”

In context