/ˈɑpəˌreɪtɪv wɜrd/ – Phrase
Definition: Từ quan trọng, quyết định trong văn bản pháp lý.
A more thorough explanation: 1. the operative words in a legal text, especially in an agreement or in a document transferring ownership of property, are the words that explain or fulfil the objective of the text eg transfer the title of land or the creation of an interest in land
2. the most important word or words in a text, explaining the truth or the fact of a situation
Example: 1. The operative words in a lease are usually, “hereby demises”. Sometimes as a modern approach, solicitors add ‘grants’ or ‘leases’.
2. They discussed the draft agreement, with ‘draft’ being the operative word as it was in a very unsatisfactory state.