Simple English definitions for legal terms
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SWELL: A swell is when something gets bigger or expands. It can also mean a gradual rise in something, like the amount of damage. Swell can also refer to big waves, especially after a storm.
Definition: An increase in size or volume of something. It can also refer to a gradual rise of something or a large, unbroken wave.
The first example illustrates the first definition of swell, which refers to an increase in size or volume. The second example illustrates the third definition of swell, which refers to a large, unbroken wave. The third example illustrates the second definition of swell, which refers to a gradual rise of something.