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operative

adjective/ˈɒpərətɪv/

B2CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

Of words or a part of a deed, serving to effect the legal transaction.

The operative provisions of the deed transfer the entire beneficial interest to the trustees.

Topic: Legal drafting in Legal English

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