defined term

English

Etymology

From defined +‎ term.

Noun

defined term (plural defined terms)

1. (law) A term in a legal document that has been given a specific definition, which overrides the general meaning of the term in the context of that document.
   • 1966 February 24, Lord Rhodes, “Protection of Consumers (Trade Descriptions) Bill”, in parliamentary debates (House of Lords)‎^[1], volume 273 (5th series), column 416:

     If I have correctly interpreted the intention underlying this Amendment, I do not think that it is necessary. The only thing it appears to add to the Bill as drafted is to put an outright ban on terms closely resembling a defined term, if they are introduced into common use after the definition order has been made.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see defined,‎ term.