Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Term: FLOOR
Definition: The floor is a place where people meet to talk about important things and make decisions. It can be a big room where lawmakers meet to discuss new laws or a place where people buy and sell things like stocks and commodities. The floor can also refer to the lowest amount of money someone can make in a certain job.
Definition: The floor can refer to different things depending on the context:
These examples illustrate how the term "floor" can have different meanings depending on the context. In parliamentary law, it refers to the central meeting area where members of a legislature conduct business. In finance, it refers to the trading area of an exchange. And in general usage, it can refer to the lowest limit of something.