Legal Definitions - store

Definition:

1. A place where goods are kept to be sold or bought.
2. A supply of things like food and drinks for the crew and passengers on a ship.
3. A place where things are kept for future use, like a warehouse.
• Example: The store had a variety of fruits and vegetables for sale.
• Example: The ship's store was stocked with enough food and water for the long journey.
• Example: The company rented a store to keep their products until they were ready to be shipped.
4. A government warehouse used for storing imported goods or military supplies.
5. To keep things in a safe place for future use or delivery.
• Example: The public store was used to store military equipment and supplies.
• Example: The company stored their excess inventory in a warehouse until it was needed.

The examples illustrate the different ways the word "store" can be used. The first three examples show how a store can be a place where goods are sold or kept for future use. The fourth example shows how a public store can be used by the government to store goods. The last two examples show how the verb "store" can be used to mean keeping things in a safe place for future use or delivery.