adjusted

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Legal Definition

In a legal context, 'adjusted' refers to a modification or alteration made to an original standard, requirement, or agreement, often resulting from negotiation or judicial review. It signifies a change in scope, scope of obligation, or specific terms within a contract or legal proceeding.

Plain-English Translation

Imagine you have a rule or a promise, and someone changes it—maybe they make the rule easier or harder for everyone involved. In law, 'adjusted' means changing the original set of rules or obligations to fit a new reality or agreement.

Context in Contracts

It matters because it signifies the necessary changes made to the initial terms of a contract, statute, or legal obligation. It shows that the original expectation has been modified to reflect current realities or negotiated settlements.

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Adjusted liability cap in a settlement agreement.

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Adjusted compliance requirement based on a court order.

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What is it?

A term that denotes a modification, revision, or alteration made to an original standard, requirement, or agreement, often resulting from negotiation or judicial review within a legal framework.

Why does it matter?

It matters because it signifies the necessary changes made to the initial terms of a contract, statute, or legal obligation. It shows that the original expectation has been modified to reflect current realities or negotiated settlements.

When does it matter?

When discussing the modification of an existing clause, requirement, or agreement within a legal document, such as in a settlement agreement or a contractual amendment.

Where is it usually seen?

In contract clauses, litigation documents, regulatory compliance filings, and dispute resolution proceedings where the original terms are being modified.

Who is affected?

Affected parties include the original parties to the agreement, the court/regulatory body making the adjustment, and any third parties whose rights or obligations have been altered by the change.

How does it work?

It works by taking an initial legal standard (e.g., a liability limit, a requirement for performance) and changing it to reflect a new, agreed-upon level of obligation or scope, often through negotiation or judicial decree.

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List of countries by inequality-adjusted Human Development Index

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