Legal Instrument (Noun)

Meaning

(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• A will is a legal instrument that outlines how a person's assets will be distributed after their death.
• The contract was a legally binding instrument that required both parties to fulfill their obligations.
• The deed to the house was a legal instrument that proved ownership of the property.
• The power of attorney was a legal instrument that granted the agent the authority to make decisions on behalf of the principal.
• The lease agreement was a legal instrument that outlined the terms and conditions of the rental arrangement.

Synonyms

• Legal Document
• Instrument
• Official Document

Hypernyms

• Document
• Papers

Hyponyms

• Arraignment
• Act
• Law
• Opinion
• Deed
• Assignment
• Working Papers
• Brief
• Affidavit
• Derivative Instrument
• Manifest
• Indictment
• Articles Of Incorporation
• Negotiable Instrument
• License
• Judgement
• Power Of Attorney
• Impeachment
• Mandate
• Bill
• Patent
• Conveyance
• Debenture
• Permit
• Authorisation
• Living Will
• Letters Of Administration
• Return
• Passport
• Ship's Papers
• Written Agreement
• Work Permit
• Security
• Writ
• Tax Return
• Letters Testamentary
• Title
• Will
• Acquittance
• Trust Deed
• Judgment