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for the purposes of

phrase

B2CEFR level
25/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

Limiting a definition or rule so that it operates only in relation to the specified provision or context.

For the purposes of this clause, "Group Company" means any subsidiary of the Parent.

Topic: Legal drafting in Legal English

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