Legal Definitions - station

Definition: A station is a place where different activities take place. It can refer to:

1. Social position or status. For example, a person's job or rank in society.
2. A place where military duties are performed or military goods are stored. For example, a military base or barracks.
3. A headquarters, as of a police department. For example, a police station.
4. A place where both freight and passengers are received for transport or delivered after transport. For example, a train station or bus station.

Examples:

• John's station in the company is a manager.
• The army has a station in the desert.
• The police station is located downtown.
• The train station is where I catch my train to work every day.

These examples illustrate the different meanings of the word "station". The first example shows how "station" can refer to a person's job or position. The second example shows how "station" can refer to a military base. The third example shows how "station" can refer to a police department's headquarters. The fourth example shows how "station" can refer to a place where people and goods are transported.