Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Definition of patent ambiguity - 2 dictionary results

patent ambiguity

–noun Law.
uncertainty of meaning created by the obscure or ambiguous language appearing on the face of a written instrument.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To patent ambiguity
Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: patent am·bi·gu·i·ty
Pronunciation: -"am-b&-'gyü-&-tE
Function: noun
: an ambiguity in a legal document (as a contract or will) that is apparent on the face of the document and arises from inconsistent or uncertain language —compare LATENT AMBIGUITY
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see patent ambiguity on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us: