legal entailment (C1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈliːɡəl ɛnˈteɪlmənt/
Definition
A logical consequence or implication that follows from a set of legal rules, principles, or circumstances, often resulting in a specific obligation, responsibility, or outcome.
Examples
The legal entailment of signing the contract was that the company would be bound to deliver the services within the specified timeframe.
The court's decision had significant legal entailments for the defendant, including a prison sentence and restitution to the victims.
How to Use legal entailment
- have legal entailments (verb phrase)
- to have logical consequences or implications that follow from a set of legal rules or principles — "The new law has significant legal entailments for businesses operating in the sector."
- be subject to legal entailments (verb phrase)
- to be bound by or subject to the logical consequences or implications of a set of legal rules or principles — "The company is subject to legal entailments under the contract, including a requirement to provide regular progress reports."
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