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  • n., 1. The surrounding text of a word or passage, used to determine the meaning of that word or passage. 2. Setting or environment. – contextual, adj. [Black’s Law Dictionary, 8th ed. c2004]
  • n., Parts of text surrounding the portion under consideration. [The Dictionary of Canadian Law, 3rd ed. c2004]
  • n., The framework in which a record is created, used, and maintained.