operative words

operative words
words in a deed or conveyance that have the effect of creating or transferring the interest that is the subject matter of the transaction.

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  • operative words — plural noun 1. The words in a deed legally effecting the transaction (eg devise and bequeath in a will) 2. (loosely; often in sing) the most significant word or words • • • Main Entry: ↑operate …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd. v. Meyer — [1959] AC 324 is a UK company law case, concerning the predecessor of the unfair prejudice provision, an action for oppression under s.210 Companies Act 1948 (now s.994 Companies Act 2006). It was decided in the House of Lords, by Viscount… …   Wikipedia

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