What Are the Smallest Units of Meaning Within a Language

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Short Answer

What are the smallest units of meaning within a language called?

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Definitions:

Compensatory Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff to compensate for losses or injuries as a result of the defendant's actions.

Surety

A person who promises to perform the same obligation as another person (the principal) and who is jointly liable along with the principal for that obligation’s performance.

Exoneration

The act of being relieved from a responsibility, obligation, or hardship; often used in legal contexts to denote clearing from guilt or blame.

Artisans Liens

Legal claims granted to artisans or mechanics who have rendered services or provided materials, securing their right to payment.