Legal Definitions - description

Description is a way of explaining or showing the characteristics or qualities of something through words or drawings. It can also be used to identify or enumerate something.

• A description of a new product, including its features and benefits.
• A description of a person's appearance, such as their height, hair color, and clothing.
• A description of a crime scene, including the location, evidence, and suspects.
• A legal description of a property, including its boundaries and dimensions.
• A description of an invention in a U.S. patent application.

These examples illustrate how description can be used in different contexts to provide information and understanding about a subject.