> But also, capitalization isn't generally relevant for determining whether a noun refers to a defined term or not; for example "Connected Persons" "connected persons" and "CONNECTED PERSONS" are all read the same, unless there is something in the contract that specifically states otherwise. It used to be common for the first usage of a defined term to be all caps.
In my experience it is a common convention in UK law contracts for defined terms to have the first letter in each word capitalised whenever they are used.
Completely agree with the broader point though - capitalising a term that happens to be defined in some legislation somewhere doesn't generally mean it has the same meaning as in that legislation unless explicitly linked to the legislation.
In my experience it is a common convention in UK law contracts for defined terms to have the first letter in each word capitalised whenever they are used.
Completely agree with the broader point though - capitalising a term that happens to be defined in some legislation somewhere doesn't generally mean it has the same meaning as in that legislation unless explicitly linked to the legislation.