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mutatis mutandis

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A quick definition of mutatis mutandis:

Term: MUTATIS MUTANDIS

Definition: Mutatis mutandis means making necessary changes or adjustments to a situation or statement to fit a new context or circumstance. It's like changing a recipe to fit the ingredients you have on hand. The phrase is often used in legal or academic writing to indicate that a previous statement or rule applies to a new situation with some modifications.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Mutatis mutandis is a Latin phrase that means "with necessary changes" or "with the respective differences being made." It is used to indicate that a statement or rule applies with the necessary modifications. Example: The rules for the high school basketball team will apply mutatis mutandis to the middle school team. This means that the rules will be adjusted to fit the younger players' abilities and limitations. Explanation: In this example, the phrase mutatis mutandis is used to indicate that the rules for the high school basketball team will be applied to the middle school team with necessary changes. The rules will be adjusted to fit the younger players' abilities and limitations, but the overall structure and guidelines will remain the same. Example: The contract for the sale of the house will apply mutatis mutandis to the sale of the apartment. This means that the terms and conditions of the contract will be adjusted to fit the different property type. Explanation: In this example, the phrase mutatis mutandis is used to indicate that the contract for the sale of the house will be applied to the sale of the apartment with necessary changes. The terms and conditions of the contract will be adjusted to fit the different property type, but the overall structure and guidelines will remain the same.

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