Meaning of contextual definition in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    contextual definition

    Definitions

    1. a definition in which the term is used by embedding it in a larger expression containing its explanation

    Examples

    • « a contextual definition of 'legal duty' might be 'X has a legal duty to do Y means that X is required to do Y by a contract relationship that would »

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